On October 25, 2019 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Joan D. (nee Downey). Loving father of Barbara Gallagher (Craig), Joseph Jr. (Cathie), Ellen Zimmerman, Cathy Nazaruk (David), Mary Anne Zimmerman, Michelle Derer (Richard) and Matthew Zimmerman. Survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Brother of Melvina, Hannah, Charles and the late Ruth and Jane. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 7:00-9:00 PM and Wednesday 9:00 AM -10:00 AM at BURNS Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM at Christ The King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Rd. Phila. PA 19114. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers family prefers donations to Lafayette Redeemer, 8580 Veree Rd. Phila., PA 19111 in his memory.