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Louis J. Pollock

Louis J. Pollock

Apr 7, 2017

Louis April 7, 2017, age 80. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Alesi), loving and dearly missed father of Denis (Patty), Denise Allavena (Ted), Lorraine Minderjahn (Bill), and Cheri Ann Seal (Bob). Cherished by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his loving wife Geraldine (1997). Lou will also be missed by Loretta's children and grandchildren. Relatives and friends are...

Guy J. Hoffman, Sr.

Guy J. Hoffman, Sr.

Apr 7, 2017

Guy J., April 7, 2017 at the age of 82. Most beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Cieslinski). Loving father to Guy (Beverly), Anthony (Barbara), Kathleen Rutherford (Donald) and Kenneth (Colleen). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren. He is survived by his dear sister, Georgeanna Yust and devoted brothers; Norman, Brook, Wayne, Harlan, Timothy, and Rockwell. He...

John Raymond Wetzel

John Raymond Wetzel

Apr 6, 2017

Beloved husband of Rose Ann (nee Reilly). Loving father of John Maurice, dear pop pop of Julia, Devon, Lauren, and Sean; also survived by his nephew Rev. Steven Wetzel, OSFS and his cousin Monsignor Joseph Prior. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday 8 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila., followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30...

Leonard J. Patcella

Leonard J. Patcella

Apr 6, 2017

Loving husband of Helen (nee Kolodchak).  Beloved father of Jack (Alice), Denise Mazzarella and Pat Panepresso (Dan).  Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M.  Interment St. Dominic Cem.  In lieu of flowers,...

Margaret C. Galdo

Margaret C. Galdo

Apr 5, 2017

Beloved wife of Stanley Ruiz. Devoted mother of David, Barbaraann, Jessica, and Jonathan, loving mom mom of Frankie, Thomas, Matthew, Vincenzo, Caitlin, Brayden, Sophia, Carter, Lorraina, Charlee, and Olivia, dear daughter of Louis Galdo and the late Barbaraann; sister of William and the late Louis Galdo. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Monday 9 to 10:45 AM, Burns...

Maryann C. Keen (Nee Clark)

Maryann C. Keen (Nee Clark)

Apr 5, 2017

Loving wife of the late Edward.  Beloved mother of Maryann Hyers (the late Kenneth), Edward Keen, Helene Sweeney (Paul) and Roseanne Keen (Glenn Baker).  Also survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and her sister Rosalie.  Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday morning, 9-9:45 A.M. at St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila., PA 19136.  Funeral Mass 10 A.M. ...

Anne R. Madison (Nee Brown)

Anne R. Madison (Nee Brown)

Apr 2, 2017

At the age of 86. Loving wife of the late James B. Devoted mother of Debbie Trotter (Michael), James (Deborah), Richard (Mary), John and Judy. Dear grandmom of 11 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 9:00-9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by...

Alfred E. "Al" Gasperi

Alfred E. "Al" Gasperi

Apr 2, 2017

At the age of 85. Loving husband of Betty; devoted father of Judy Ziernicki (Bob), Alfred III (Debbie), Barbara Kleschick (Joseph), Steven, Bruce (Mary), Andrew (Patti), and Beth Marella. Dear grandpop of 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; brother of Brenda Ryan. Al was the the founder of Al's Corner Deli. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on...

Arlene M. Kazmiroski (Smith)

Arlene M. Kazmiroski (Smith)

Apr 2, 2017

Arlene M. (Smith) Kazmiroski passed away peacefully Sunday, April 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. She was 76.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Leonard; and loving children, Len (Pat), Lori Phillips, Lisa Kazmiroski, and Arlene T. Kazmiroski; grandchildren, Michelle (Dennis), Jimmy, Kevin, March, Jessica, and the late Eric; and great grandchildren,...

Sean M. Carey

Sean M. Carey

Apr 2, 2017

Suddenly on April 2, 2017 at the age of 26. Beloved son of Joseph Carey (Kim) and Michele Deputy Carey. Loving brother of Joseph (Catie) and stepbrother of Jayson Grindlinger. Dear grandson of Frank J. & the late Rita Carey and the late Kathryn & William Deputy. Sean is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives...

Edwin M. Currier, Ii

Edwin M. Currier, Ii

Apr 1, 2017

Suddenly April 1, 2017 at the age of 68. Loving son of Kathryn Currier and the late Edwin Currier (Angie). Beloved husband of Karen (nee Rossi). Devoted father of Edwin III, Alicia Currier Jackson (Queon), Gina Bugsch (Robert) and Elissa Maloney (Danny). Dear Pop Pop of Eddie, Ryan, Daniel, Katelyn, Jenna, Sean, Owen, Olivia, Thomas, Erin, Niikai and Summer....

Catherine E. Shober

Catherine E. Shober

Mar 31, 2017

Catherine "Kay" Shober (Kane-Murianka) passed away on March 31, 2017. Catherine will be deeply missed by her three children Norma, Cassie( the late Albert Green) and Sonny (Joann). Also survived by her four grandchildren Tara, Ronnie (Angel), Phillip (Stephanie), Robert (Kass) the late Robert and Victoria ,great-grandchildren Sabrina, Marissa, Dusan, Declan, and Cole. For most of her 96 years of...

Anne M. Quinn (Nee Marx)

Anne M. Quinn (Nee Marx)

Mar 31, 2017

Age 84, formerly of Cheltenham and Philadelphia, PA, passed away March 31, 2017 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Quinn and loving mother of Nancy, Joseph (Leah), Dennis (deceased), Patricia Iepson (William, deceased), Karen Radziewicz (Thomas), Rita Almasy (Edward), Kevin (Caroline), Janet Griffin (William), Linda, and Brian. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren...

Kelly Ann Friel

Kelly Ann Friel

Mar 30, 2017

Kelly Ann Friel passed away suddenly on March 30, 2017 at the age of 34. Loving daughter of James D. and Marilyn (nee Bennett). Dear sister of Daniel Friel. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 9-10:45 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave....

Rita M. Serpico (Nee Princo)

Rita M. Serpico (Nee Princo)

Mar 30, 2017

Loving wife of the late Thomas J.; devoted mother of Frances Carrozzo (Sergio). Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Wednesday 9-9:45 AM at St. Katherine of Siena Church, 9700 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family prefers mass cards.

Harry C. Slater Jr.

Harry C. Slater Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

Husband of the late Joan (nee Marquart.) Loving Father of George (Betty), Eddie (Sharon), Kathy Lombardo (Tony), Karen Maglio (Dave), the late Harry III, and his late son in law William O' Farrell, Jr and late daughter-in-law Joanne Slater. He is also survived by many grand and great grandchildren.  Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday 8:30 A.M....

John W. Batzig, Jr.

John W. Batzig, Jr.

Mar 28, 2017

John W. Jr. aka "Little Man" passed away March 28, 2017, at the age of 75. Son of the late Margaret and John Batzig. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Campbell), devoted father to John, daughter in law Michele, William, Florence (Joe) Fleming, and Edward (Danielle); loving pop pop to Shawn, Karlin, Sarah, and the late John J., dear brother of...

David M. Funicello

David M. Funicello

Mar 25, 2017

Services and interment are private for the family.

Denise Ruth Staab

Denise Ruth Staab

Mar 24, 2017

Devoted mother of Joseph, Georgie, Dylan, Stephen, and Ryan, beloved daughter of Ruth and the late Albert; dear sister of Albert (Anna), Robert, Eugene, and the late Edward. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday Evening 7 to 9 PM and also Wednesday 10 to 10:45 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 1428 E. Columbia Ave., followed by her Service...

Vincent S. Gilorma

Vincent S. Gilorma

Mar 23, 2017

He was a retired mechanical designer, who worked for various engineering firms.  He was a recent President of the St. Katherine of Siena Primrose Club; a member of Christ the King Men's Assoc.; Knights of Columbus, Council 4921; and Sons of Italy, Tacony/Mayfair 447.  Loving husband of Irene (nee Kennedy).  Brother of Daniel (Lillian); brother-in-law of Patricia Filippini (John), Michael...

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