Joshua Nicholas Hathaway died on May 3, 2018, at his sister LuAnna’s house, surrounded by his family and loved ones. He ended his journey on this earth at the age of 38. He had fought a courageous battle with brain cancer over the past two years.
Josh was born on the Vineyard on July 19, 1979. He spent most of his childhood and young adult years on the Island, and was graduated from Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School.
For all who knew him, Josh would be described as a “one of a kind” individual, with many talents and interests. He had a large circle of friends he’d gathered over the years, and was a very loyal and devoted friend. This was evident at the farewell party given for him at LuAnna’s house in Townsend on April 14. Friends and family came from near and far to celebrate Josh and spend some final precious time with him.
Joshua loved to travel, and did several cross-country trips, stopping to live in New Mexico for a while, and then California for a bit. He lived and worked in Boston and Hull for a time, and spent several months living in and exploring Hawaii. As much as he enjoyed his adventures, he always came home to the Vineyard. He was a hard worker, often working two jobs. Though he tried his hand at many things, he usually came back to doing concrete form work and/or landscaping.
Josh had many passions, the greatest of which was motorcycle riding. He loved the wind in his face and the sense of freedom it provided, but more than anything, he loved to go fast! He also loved fishing, boating, water sports, and gaming. Following his first surgery, Josh would get up early in the morning and walk down to Katama Bay to watch the sunrise and an occasional fish jump. He appreciated the beauty of nature and the Vineyard.
Though Joshua’s time on earth was cut short, he lived a full and adventurous life. As he was often known to say, “Don’t talk about it. Be about it.”
Josh is survived by his parents, Gary Hathaway of Maine and Jessica Oliver of Vineyard Haven, and by his stepmother Linda Hathaway of Edgartown. He leaves behind his beloved sister LuAnna, her sons Desmond and Silas Pinkham, and her husband David Rotondi of Townsend; his devoted brothers Gary Jr., Brian (Jamie), and Kevin Hathaway of Edgartown; Stephanie Cormier and Neal Fogarty of Townsend, who helped care for, love, and entertain Josh in his last months; his uncle Jessie Oliver (Alison), aunt Lizzie Jones, uncle John Jones, uncles Dana and Warren (Debbi) Gaines; cousins Karen, Molly, Wendy, Lisa, and Eric (Hathaway); Jacob and Kayla Oliver; David, Joe, and Shelly (Jones); Cassaundra, Michaella, and Daniel (Gaines); April and Samantha Hargy. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Timothy Joseph Hathaway.
Joshua was loved by many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Josh’s life will be held on the Vineyard in the early summer.
A gofundme.com account has been set up to help the family with expenses, or you may make a donation in his name to the charity of your choice.
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