A resident of Fishtown. Husband of the late Evelyn (nee Heimlich). Father of Carol Kent of Cambs, England, Gail Banach, Jean DeFeo, Carol Donahue (Joe), Joyce Pyffer (Walt Stephenson), and the late Joseph. Brother of the late William Pyffer and Dorothy Kearney. Also survived by 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday, 8-9 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Frankford Ave.). Funeral Service 9:15 A.M. Interment Beverly National Cemetery.