A Vietnam Era Veteran. A Graduate of Temple University '1987 and a Retired Vocational Rehab Counselor for the State of PA. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Pomponio); devoted father of Robin (Jeff) Gill and Stacy (Gilbert) Aguilar. Stepfather to Robert (Christina) McArdle, Annemarie McArdle; grandfather to Megan, Ryan, Aaron, Devin, Paige, Abby and Sophia. Dear brother of Thomas and the late Lawrence Welsh and Donald Lester. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives, friends, and members of the American Legion Post #810 are invited to his Viewing on Wednesday Eve 7-9 PM and Thursday 8-9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave) followed by his Funeral Service 9:30 AM. Interment Washington Crossing National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to American Legion #810, 9151 Old Newtown Rd. Phila., PA 19115 would be appreciated.