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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Joseph A.
Caruthers
February 12, 1951 – November 8, 2025
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MEETING ID: 837 8359 4778
PASSCODE: 308049
Joseph A. Caruthers, age 74, passed away November 8, 2025. Joe served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He was also a retired police officer with the City of Philadelphia, as well as the U.S. Post Office.
Loving husband of Theresa (nee Scullin). Beloved father of Terrence Scullin (Salina). Dear Pop-Pop of Braylee and Avey. Also survived by his sister Jeannie Caruthers, and nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025 , from 10:00-12:00 Noon at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19114. Funeral Service 12:15 P.M. Interment 2:00 P.M. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated by the family.
Viewing
BURNS FUNERAL HOME
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Funeral Service
BURNS FUNERAL HOME
Starts at 12:15 pm
Burial
Washington Crossing National Cemetery
Starts at 2:00 pm
Visits: 15
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