Kessel, Joseph Theodore. Passed away on February 8, 2015 at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving and devoted father and father-in-law of Alan and Sharon, Brian and Cheryl, and Clive and Natasha. Cherished Opa of Orli, Maddie, Sarah, Matthew, Gillian, Tatania, Eric, Sasha and Paul. He will be sadly missed by his brother-in-law Louis Lipchin and his sisters-in-law Ann Magnes and Rhoda Lipchin, family and friends. Special thanks to Honey Sherman for her friendship. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave. West, Thornhill. Interment to follow at Pardes Shalom Cemetery, Community section. Memorial donations may be made to Beit Halochem Canada (905) 695-0611.