Suddenly, on Aug. 24, 2016 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Tassa), devoted father of Robert (Jenifer), Melissa, and Sean, loving Pop Pop of Robbie, Kira, Corey, Joey, Lea, Kayla, Sean, Jr., Brian and Aiden; also survived by 4 great grand-children, dear brother of Gerald (Cassie), George, Joseph (Barbara), Elizabeth (Frank) Cella, Walter, Maryann McDonald, Ruth Bailey, Paul and the late Edward. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Sunday 5 to 7:45 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Prayer Service at 8 P.M. Interment private. Family prefers donations to the American Cancer Society , 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA 19103 in his memory.