Suddenly at the age of 50. Devoted son of Ruth M. and the late John E. Dear brother of Jacqueline J. Loftus, Louise Anderson and the late Laura Lepore. Loving uncle of Jennifer Lindenhofen and Shannon Stine. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday 6-8 PM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Prayer Service 8 PM. Interment at a later date, Sunset Memorial Park. Family prefers donations to Fox Chase Cancer Center, 333 Cottman Ave. Phila., PA 19111 in his memory.