A resident of North Wildwood, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, who passed away at 89 years young. A retired Captain of the Philadelphia Fire Dept., and a Navy Veteran of World War II. Loving husband of 64 years to the late Catherine "Cass" (nee Starkey). Beloved father of Karen Figueroa (the late Figgy), Tom (Katherine), and Jacqueline Golden (Paul). Grandpop of Tom, Stacey, Chris, Paul, Connor, Erin, Gregory and Nevaeh. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Friday morn., 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.), Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Friday at St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.