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Mark A. Sadowski

Mark A. Sadowski

Feb 12, 2020

On February 12, 2020 at the age of 59. Beloved son of Michael J. and Joan (nee Lopez) Sadowski. Loving brother of Helen A. Gorey, Michelle Sadowski and the late Michael F. and Jeffery J. God father of Michael F. III. Also survived by his many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark was an avid eagles fan. E.A.G.L.E.S! Mark...

Charles Forba, Sr.

Charles Forba, Sr.

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Forba, Sr. passed away February 11, 2020. Beloved husband of 51 years to Regina. Loving father of Charles Forba, Jr. and Charleen MacCain (Erik). Grandfather of Tyler, Abigail, Amber, Gauge, and Julius. Uncle of Dorothy Marie and Maryann. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday 9 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave....

Owen G. Conlon

Owen G. Conlon

Feb 11, 2020

Owen G. Conlon, Jr. passed away Tuesday February 11, 2020 quietly at home surrounded by his loving family. He was just 86 on his birthday January 27. Owen was a lifelong resident of Philadelphia and a graduate of Northeast Catholic High School in 1952. Owen was born and raised a Roman Catholic and was a devout follower most of his...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Piazza (Nee Mancini)

Patricia "Pat" Ann Piazza (Nee Mancini)

Feb 11, 2020

On February 11, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Biagio. Loving mother of Mark (Lynne), Christopher (Celia), and Ben ( Denise). Dear mom mom of Amanda (Roivin), Erica, Milo, Olivia, and Nicholas. Nonna of Marky and Wyatt. Sister of the late Josephine. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME,...

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr.

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr.

Feb 10, 2020

Thomas J. Pirring, Sr. born June 6, 1927 joined his wife of 70 years Anna May Pirring (nee Barger) in eternal life together on February 10, 2020. A Navy Veteran of WWII, Thomas is survived by his loving sons Thomas J. Pirring, Jr. (Monica) and Kevin J. Pirring (Mary Ellen) and four much loved grandchildren:  Andrew (Cara), Kevin, Thomas (Cassandra)...

Claire I. Sampson

Claire I. Sampson

Feb 9, 2020

Wife of the late Anthony Kirchner.  Loving mother of James (the late Patricia), Jane Sparks (the late Raymond) and the late Thomas "Tucker", Edward, and William.  Also survived by her loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and her sisters Elizabeth Descoteaux and Mary Donovan.  Relatives and friends are invited to her...

Margaret M. Morrison

Margaret M. Morrison

Feb 9, 2020

Wife of the late John. Mother of John and Lynda Troy (John). Grandmom of John, Nicole, Sean, Shane, and Ashley. Great grandmother of Calie and Kayden. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9-10:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19114. Funeral Service 10:30 A.M.

Michael George Snyder

Michael George Snyder

Feb 8, 2020

Michael passed away unexpectedly February 8, 2020.  Son of Margaret Park.  Also survived by many loving family members and friends.  Services and Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family.  Contributions can be made in Michael's name to the American Lung Association, 527 Plymouth Rd # 415, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.  Thank you.

Patricia-Ann Sullivan (Nee Patkus)

Patricia-Ann Sullivan (Nee Patkus)

Feb 6, 2020

Patricia-Ann passed away suddenly, February 6, 2020, at the age of 57.  Beloved wife of Michael, Sr.  Devoted mother of James (Kimberly), Michael, Jr. (Desiree Carlson), Jennifer, and Christopher.  Loving Mom Mom of Justin, Michael, Jocelyn, Isabella, Alexander, Dominic, Megan, and Hannah, Great Grandmom to Charleigh.  Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 9:00...

Salvatore A. Urso

Salvatore A. Urso

Feb 6, 2020

He was born in West Philadelphia and resided in Northeast Philadelphia.  He was a retired member of Local 542 Operating Engineers.  Salvatore was one of the founding members and former President of Our Lady of Calvary Athletic Assoc.  Survived by his wife Patricia (nee DiLorenzo); father of James (Barbara), Michael (Keli), Susan, and the late Steven (Lauren).  Proud Pop-Pop...

Margaret A. "Marge" Sloan (Nee Dench)

Margaret A. "Marge" Sloan (Nee Dench)

Feb 6, 2020

Beloved wife of the late Robert J., Sr.  Devoted mother of Robert J. Sloan, Jr., Christine Ziegler (Len), Joanne McGarvey (Mark), and Patrick Sloan (Cathy).  Loving Mom Mom of nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  Dear sister of Marie Dench; also survived by her special nieces Donna Maxwell and Janet Collum.  Relatives and friends are invited to gather Tuesday,...

Rocco V. Iorio

Rocco V. Iorio

Feb 5, 2020

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was the owner of R & R Machine Shop for many years until 2016. Rocco had an incredible work ethic and tremendous heart. Loving husband for over 70 years to Rosemarie (nee Barbieri). Father of Roxanne Tini (Anthony DeStefano), Joseph, Rita Melaney (Michael Tesauro), and the late Ricky Barbieri (Vera)....

Rita Morelli (Nee Inglese)

Rita Morelli (Nee Inglese)

Feb 5, 2020

Rita (nee Inglese) passed away February 5, 2020, at the age of 91.  Beloved wife of the late Corrado.  Devoted mother of Lisa Fulforth (Bill) and Vincent Morelli.  Loving grandmother of Stephanie Cissorsky (Alex Stanton).  Dear sister of Frank Inglese (Barbara) and Gilda Petrongolo (Joe) and the her late brothers Michael Inglese and John Inglese, and her sister Rose White. ...

Alan Garrell

Alan Garrell

Feb 4, 2020

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Loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Grzybowski).  Father of Lisa Garrell, Ray Bellerjeau, David Bellerjeau (Jacqueline), and Julia Bellerjeau.  Grandfather of Alex, Taylor, and Kelly Linsday, and Alex, Penelope, and Connor Bellerjeau.  Brother of Frank Garrell (Jane), Donald Garrell, and the late Nancy Eichmann (the late Ed).  He will be sadly missed by his...

Howard J. Callaway

Howard J. Callaway

Feb 4, 2020

Beloved husband of the late Emma (nee Hornby).  Devoted father of Howard, Gary, Henry, Maryellen Leach and George.  Loving Pop Pop of 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, February 8, 2020, 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125,...

Luke C. O'Hara

Luke C. O'Hara

Feb 4, 2020

Beloved husband of 55 years to the late Marianne (nee Kelly).  Loving father o Kathleen O'Hara, Jeanne Leahy (John), Laurie O'Hara Ryan (Ed) and Erin O'Hara Clark (Brian).  Pop-Pop of Sean, Owen, Teagan, Patrick, Scarlette, and Evangeline.  Brother of Patrick, Dolores McAnulty, and the late James, Raymond, Joseph, Marge Clark, and Mary Hajatian.  Relatives and friends are invited to...

William J. Trost "Bill"

William J. Trost "Bill"

Feb 3, 2020

William J. Trost "Bill" February 3, 2020 age 91 born in Fishtown and resident of Wildwood, New Jersey. He was a member of the Greater Wildwood Elks Lodge #1896. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Roach), loving father of Billy (Kate) Jo-Ann Jones (Dan), Danny (Gina) and Carolann Dorman (Craig). He will be sadly missed by Cathy Glass...

Robert J. Florek, Sr.

Robert J. Florek, Sr.

Feb 3, 2020

Robert J. Florek, Sr. passed away February 3, 2020 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of 55 years to Margaret "Peg" Florek (nee Higgins). Loving father of Margaret Anne Vile (the late Raymond), and Robert J. Florek, Jr. "Poppy White Hair" of Robert J. Florek, III. Dear brother of William C. (Dianne), and Donald J. (Helen). He is...

Patricia A. Landis (Nee Niermann)

Patricia A. Landis (Nee Niermann)

Jan 31, 2020

Patricia A. Landis "Pat" passed away January 31, 2020 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Philip T. Landis. Devoted mother of Patricia Costello-Murray and her husband Michael. Dear Granny of Samantha Costello. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Pat was a longtime member of the community for 54 years and a faithful...

Baby Jethro Denver Jardel

Baby Jethro Denver Jardel

Jan 31, 2020

Suddenly on January 31, 2020 at the age of seven weeks. Cherished son of Daniel Jardel and Nicole (nee Metro). Dear brother of Jordyn, Jaimeson, Jagger, Jaxlyn, Jude and Jace. Also survived by his large extended loving family. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wed. February 5, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM at Gods Window Church,...

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