Born in San Fernando to Lebanese immigrants, Joseph was educated at Naparima College.
As a member of the Legislative Council between 1950 and 1956 he served as Minister of Education and Social Services.
In the 1956 General Elections he lost to Winston Mahabir of the newly formed People's National Movement.
In the 1958 Federal Elections Joseph won the San Fernando-Naparima seat on a Democratic Labour Party ticket.
Joseph was married to the former Dolly Ishmael (aunt of Manny Ramjohn) and had three daughters.