A WWII Veteran and retired employee of Philco Ford and Kingsbury. Husband of the late Jennie (nee Lis), and former husband of Katherine Emburger, loving father of John (Brenda), Joan McCloskey (the late Dennis) and the late Loretta Ketner, grandpop to Colleen, Kristen, Matthew, Christopher, John and Tina. He is also survived by several great grandchildren and his son- in-law Dave Ketner. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sat. 9 to 10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to ALS Hope Foundation, 219 N. Broad St., Po Box 40777, Phila., PA 19107.