Joseph E. Theroux, 71, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford.  He was the beloved companion of twenty two years to Ann J. Bishop.  Joseph was born in New Haven on September 25, 1943; son of the Joseph and Elsie Theroux and was the owner and operator of the Academy Pump.  Father of Michele R. Theroux.  Step-Father of Jaime Bowen and Jodi Mordarski.  Grandfather of Taymar Theroux, Desmond and Nelson Hines, Benreaceia Coombs and Patrick Atkinson, Jr.  Brother of Paulette McGuire (Jack), Beverly Hewes and the late Maurice Theroux, Herman Sachse, Sr. and Lorraine Arents.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews

Funeral Services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 9:00 until time of service.  Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonicare Hospice, 22 Masonic Ave., Wallingford, CT  06492 or the Smilow  Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT  06508.