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Rita A. Wenderwicz

Rita A. Wenderwicz

May 15, 2021

Rita A. passed May 15, 2021.  Loving companion of the late Terence Fitzgibbon.  Sister of the late Charles Wenderwicz, Jr.  Dear aunt of Theresa Fesler (Harry) and the late Charles Wenderwicz, III.  Great aunt to Harry and HollyAnna; she will also be sadly missed by her loving extended family.  Rita enjoyed playing bingo and spending her summer days at...

Thomas Nichols

Thomas Nichols

May 14, 2021

Thomas passed away suddenly on May 14, 2021.  He was a graduate of North Catholic High School, class of 2002.

Son of Donna Wurtenberg and the late Thomas Nichols.  Brother of Donna Nichols ("Neal"), Dina Nichols, and his "fake" sister Vicki.  Also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to...

Daniel J. Checchia

Daniel J. Checchia

May 14, 2021

Daniel passed away May 14, 2021.  He was a proud Temple University Alumnus.  Dan was also retired from Rohm & Haas, as well as Glaxo Smith Kline.

Loving husband of 52 years to Janet (nee Galdi).  Beloved father of Janesa Urbano (Vincent), Danielle Fox (Marc) and Jason (Lindsey).  Also survived by 7 adored grandchildren; brother Dennis (Mary);...

William G. Kolodi

William G. Kolodi

May 14, 2021

William G. passed May 14, 2021.  Beloved husband of Patty (nee Rose).  Devoted father of Gregory (Dawn), the late William J; and Joseph Dunn and family.  Loving Grandpop of Brooklyn.  Dear brother of Jim (Bev), Judy Pagel (the late Roland), Linda Whitlock (Tim), and Joe (Kellly); also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to his...

Joseph P. Bolognone

Joseph P. Bolognone

May 13, 2021

Joseph P. Bolognone passed May 13, 2021.  Beloved husband of 45 years to Anne (nee Coleman).  Devoted father of James and his wife Megan.  Loving Pop of Dylan and Gavin.  Dear brother of Paul (Dolores), Mary Lenzi (the late Arthur), and the late Vincent (Maryellen).  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 7:00 to...

Marguerite "Peggy" Fedeli (Nee Rumford)

Marguerite "Peggy" Fedeli (Nee Rumford)

May 13, 2021

Wife of the late Dr. Attilio W. Fedeli.  Daughter of the late Russell and Helen Rumford.  Mother of Joseph Fedeli (Theresa); grandmother of Mia Nicole.  Also survived by Frank "Rick" Santora (Autumn Nace); Maribeth Sarno, Richard Sarno, Janice, Marisa Lerner (Dr. David), Theresa Canuso, and Marie Portwood.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday,...

Gail F. Conner

Gail F. Conner

May 13, 2021

Gail F. Conner (nee Charlton) passed May 13, 2021.  Devoted mother of Kimberly Lafferty and her husband, Paul, and Edmon and his wife Jennifer.  Loving Memom to Conner and Kate, and Grandmom to Amber and Bobby.  Gail was happily retired from the City of Philadelphia Family Court where she was employed for 27 years.  She later joined the staff of...

Marion M. Glick

Marion M. Glick

May 12, 2021

Marion M. Glick (nee Kennedy) passed away May 12, 2021. She is the wife of the late Robert J. Glick Sr. Loving mother of Robert Jr., Carol (Joe), John (Carmen), Deborah (John) and George. Grandmom to Bethann, Lauren, Matthew, Ryan and John. Great grandmom to nine.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing...

Anne Rose Duterval

Anne Rose Duterval

May 10, 2021

Anne Rose Duterval passed May 10, 2021.  Beloved wife of Maurice.  Devoted mother of Eunice, Samuel, Nathalie, Debbie, and Rose.  Loving Grandma of  Maurice, Isaiah, Gaelle, and the late Madison.  Dear sister of Suzette, Augustin, and the late Therese Jean Baptiste. Daughter of the late Joachim Jean-Baptiste and Noemi.  Anne Rose will also be sadly missed by her loving...

Vincent M. Dixon

Vincent M. Dixon

May 10, 2021

Vincent M. Dixon passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 73. Beloved son of the late Russell and Emelia Dixon. Loving brother of Eugene (Marie), and Anthony. Dear uncle of Taryn, Brett, Erinne, Anthony Jr., and Sarah Ann Dixon. Services and interment will be held privately.

Joseph Marinelli

Joseph Marinelli

May 9, 2021

Joseph Marinelli, 62, of Levittown, PA, passed away on May 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Joe was born March 24,1959 in Bronx, New York and moved to Levittown, PA in 1987. Joe took with him the love of his New York teams and wore his NY Mets and NY Giants attire...

Paul J. Ellis

Paul J. Ellis

May 9, 2021

Paul J. Ellis, son of the late Leslie and Pearl Ellis, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on May 9, 2021. Paul served in Vietnam as a Navy Corpsman and was a retired Philadelphia Firefighter of 24 years. Husband of the late Patricia A. (nee Millman) Ellis. Loving father of Lisa Rommel (Chris)...

Nancy Ann Fecker

Nancy Ann Fecker

May 9, 2021

Loving daughter of the late Raymond and Anna Marie Fecker.  Beloved sister of Arlene Wouters, Raymond Fecker (Anna), Marilyn Krawczyk (Ed), Jo Anna Fecker, Alice Hicks, Anita O'Brien (Tom), Lorraine Howald (Herb) and Barbara Fecker Terra.  Also survived by 24 nieces and nephews and 16 great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing...

William H. Givens "Duke"

William H. Givens "Duke"

May 8, 2021

William H. Givens "Duke" passed away May 8, 2021 at the age of 76. A US Air Force veteran. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Campbell). Loving father of William (Patricia), and John. Dear Pop Pop of Alyssa, John, Billy, and Logan. Brother of Margaret, Patricia, Jacqueline, Keith, Cheryl, and the late Donna. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews,...

Matthew Joseph Mulligan

Matthew Joseph Mulligan

May 8, 2021

Suddenly on May 8, 2021 at the age of 25. Beloved son of William Mulligan, III and Catherine Arant (Mark Krecko). Loving brother of William and Danielle. Cherished grandson of Loretta Arant (the late Daniel) and Nan Mulligan (the late Bill). Beloved nephew of Uncle Dan Dan. Uncle of Patrick "PJ". Also survived by Uncle Bobby (Sue), Aunt Anne...

Alfred "Fred" V. Nanni

Alfred "Fred" V. Nanni

May 7, 2021

Alfred V. Nanni of Trevose, PA died suddenly on May 7, 2021. Born September 10, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly (nee Thim) and his sons Jesse and Tyler. Fred grew up in Mayfair and attended St. Matt's grade school and Father Judge High School. He was a dedicated family man with a great heart. Family...

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr.

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr.

May 6, 2021

Arnold T. Elliott, Jr. passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021, at the age of 60. Son of Margaret Elliott (DeLaney) and the late Arnold Sr.  Loving husband of the late Christine (nee McAdams). Beloved dad to Micheal, Brandy, and Melissa Ciarrocchi (Daniel). Pop to Danny, Kaylee, Amelia and Mikey. Dear brother of Esther, Peggy, Edward and the late...

William Bell Houck, Iii

William Bell Houck, Iii

May 3, 2021

William Bell Houck, III passed May 3, 2021.  Husband of Toni (nee Wagher).  Loving Dad of Jessica, Danielle, Nicholas, and Ryan.  Dear brother of Linda Reilly, Donna Myers, and Joseph Houck; also survived by many nieces and nephews.  A gathering will be held Sunday, May 9, 2021, 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia,...

Denise R. Whitlock

Denise R. Whitlock

May 2, 2021

Loving daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Whitlock.  Beloved sister of Timothy Whitlock (Linda), Mary O'Connell, and Yvonne Baehr (Ed).  Adored aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Denise will be sadly missed by many, especially her "furbabies".

Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Sunday evening, 7-9 P.M. and Monday morning, 8:30-9:30 A.M. at BURNS...

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (Nee Vianale)

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (Nee Vianale)

May 1, 2021

Adele C. "Dolly" Pirolli (nee Vianale) passed May 1, 2021, at the age of 94.  Beloved wife of the late John.  Survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Thursday, May 6, 2021, 9:00 AM Christ the King Church, 3252 Chesterfield Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114, followed by her Funeral...

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