Education
Born in San Fernando to Lebanese immigrants, Joseph was educated at Naparima College.
Born in San Fernando to Lebanese immigrants, Joseph was educated at Naparima College.
He served two terms as Mayor of San Fernando - 1946-1947 and 1947-1948. In the 1956 General Elections he lost to Winston Mahabir of the newly formed People"s National Movement. With the collapse of the Federation he retired from politics.
In 1979 he was killed in a freak automobile accident at his gas station.
Joseph was married to the former Dolly Ishmael (aunt of Manny Ramjohn) and had three daughters.
He served as Mayor of San Fernando, Member of the Legislative Council, Minister of Education and Social Services, and Member of the Federal Parliament of the West Indies Federation. As a member of the Legislative Council between 1950 and 1956 he served as Minister of Education and Social Services.