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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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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"
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.
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)
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
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,...
Albert F. Gindhart "Butch"
Jan 29, 2020
Albert F. Gindhart "Butch" passed away peacefully January 29, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Fishtown; resident of Cinnaminson, NJ. Butch was a disabled Vietnam Veteran; a roofer with Local 30, former owner of the Preliminary Bar on Cumberland St. and Donovan's Reef in West Wildwood; he was also an avid golfer. Beloved...
Robert J. Sullivan
Jan 29, 2020
On January 29, 2020 at the age 60. Beloved brother of Constance Hoger (Ron), Daniel Sullivan Jr. (Sue), George Sullivan (Doris) and Dorothy Lee (Kevin). Also survived by his loving nieces and nephews. ALL SERVICES ARE PRIVATE AT THE FAMILY CONVIENCE.
Thomas A. Palys
Jan 28, 2020
Thomas A. Palys "Tom" passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2020 at the age of 78. Tom was born in Buffalo New York, he was a US Navy veteran and worked as a machinist for Tubro company. He is the beloved husband of 55 years to Margaret (nee Altmeier) Palys, he is also survived by many...
Robert E. Humphries
Jan 28, 2020
On January 28, 2020 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee White). Devoted brother of Paul (Anastasia) and Jeanne Ditsche (Robert). Also survived by 3 nephews, 1 niece, 2 great nephews, and 3 great nieces. Service will be held privately at the family's convenience.
John E. Connerton
Jan 28, 2020
Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Kelly). Loving father of Colleen Connors, Kimberly Connerton, and the late John E. Connerton, Jr. Pop-Pop of Kellie, Kathrine, Patricia; Great Pop-Pop of Sophia, JD, Stella, and Louise; brother of Caroline Connerton. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral...
Thomas D. Adams, Sr.
Jan 28, 2020
Thomas D. Adams, Sr. passed away January 28, 2020 at the age of 84. Tom is a US Army Veteran and represented the US Military in Track and Field events in Germany. He is also an honorary member of the Battle of the Bulge. Beloved husband of Gloria Adams; and the late Mary Adams. Loving father of Thomas Jr....
Theresa A. Cabeza
Jan 26, 2020
Theresa A., age 70, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Emil and Anna Berbakov. She was also preceded in death by her nephew Alexander. Theresa is survived by her sons Jerry Cabeza (Tonya), Chris Cabeza; stepson Edward Cabeza (Julieta) and their father Gerardo; her...
Gene "Geno" Kornock
Jan 26, 2020
Gene (Geno) Kornock 67 Philadelphia passed away suddenly on Jan 26, 2020. Born Aug 15, 1952 in Ashland PA to Eugene & Elinore (Moyer) Kornock. Gene worked for the city of Philadelphia with the Mounted Police as a Hostler and then a Municipal Guard before retiring in 2010. He had a quick sense of humor and will be missed...
Robert J. Frizzle, Jr.
Jan 25, 2020
Robert passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving fiancé Betty Ann McPeak. Father of Jennifer Rivera (Jose), Robert, III (Stacy), and Troy (Nicole). Stepfather of Sean McPeak, and Cody McPeak (Courtney). Pop of Jose, Jr., Justin, Jennifer, Jalyn, Rylee, Abigail, Lily, and Blake. Great grandfather of Leila. Brother of Pat, Cathy,...
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