Joseph William Osborn, Jr., of Beaufort, South Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 83.

Joe was born on April 7, 1943, in Schenectady, New York, to Joseph William Osborn, Sr. and Helen Crowley Osborn. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1961 and Manhattan College in 1965 with a degree in Electrical Engineering.

Following graduation, Joe served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army before beginning his career with Xerox in Rochester, New York. After raising their family, Joe and his wife, Carol, lived in Northern Virginia before retiring to South Carolina in 2014.

Joe had many interests and hobbies throughout his life, with a particular passion for sailing, foreign cars, woodworking, and art. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and had a special relationship with each of his grandchildren.

 He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol Anne (Mantica) Osborn, and their children: Joseph W. Osborn III of Spokane, Washington; Danielle (Brett) Rice of Charleston, South Carolina; Janine (Christopher) Corea of Penfield, New York; Christopher (Carrie) Osborn of Albany, New York; Andrew Osborn (Paula Docteur) of Marion, New York; and daughter-in-law Sarra Osborn of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Joe was a proud grandfather to Brianna Kromm, Corey Rohrman, and Joseph W. Osborn IV; Taylor, Donovan, and Natalie Rice; Eva, Emma, Joshua, Grace, and Ian Osborn; Nicholas and Christina Corea; and Ashley and Justin Osborn. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Cohen Hester, Joseph William Osborn V, Olivia Osborn, and Kayden Edwards.

He is also survived by many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.

Joe was predeceased by his son, Matthew Thomas Osborn; his grandson, Shawn Phillip Osborn; and his sisters, Marianne Osborn (Gould) and Barbara Osborn (Devane).

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Lady’s Island, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Francis Center on St. Helena Island, South Carolina.