Joseph M. Hessell, age 76, a 52 yr. resident of Shelby Twp. passed away May 21, 2013 at his residence. Beloved husband of Margaret. Dear father of Jeanne Brian Wolf, Joan Michael McMahon and Joseph Kim Alsbury Hessell, Jr. Loving grandfather of Erik fiance Marlisa Hawley Wolf and Alex Wolf. Dear brother of Elizabeth Sylvester Malburg, Albert Caroline Hessell and the late Aloysius Hessell. Dear brother in law of Jeanette Hessell. Joseph retired after 35 yrs. with General Motors and greatly enjoyed being a part time farmer. Friends may call at Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 8459 Hall Rd. 3 blks. E. of Van Dyke Utica on Thursday from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Rosary 7:00 p.m. Friday. Funeral Mass Saturday at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Twp. where he will lie in state from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. time of Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com