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Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Bernard "Buddy" Murphy

Jan 18, 2016

Please click this link to view the video tribute. A retired Sergeant of 26 years with the Philadelphia Police Department. He also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of I.L.A. Local 1242, and graduated from North Catholic, Class of 1967. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Leyden). Beloved father of Brion (Helen), Ryan (Marlene),...

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

David J. Hand (Re-Scheduled)

Jan 17, 2016

David J. passed away January 17, 2016, at the age of 61. An employee of Fox Chase Cancer Center, he is the dear friend of John Hall and his family. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass Monday 10 AM, St. Dominic Church, 8504 Frankford Ave., Phila. Interment is Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Philip T. Landis

Philip T. Landis

Jan 16, 2016

Philip T. Landis passed away January 16, 2016. Beloved husband of 65 years to Patricia (nee Neirmann), he is the devoted father of Patricia Costello-Murray and her husband Michael, loving pop pop to Samantha Costello; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Friday 8 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., Phila.,...

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Rita R. Natello (Nee D'Imperio)

Jan 14, 2016

Loving wife of the late Paul J. Beloved mother of Barbara Stracco and Paul Natello (Barbara). Nana of Eric Stracco, Kerri Goodwin (Tom), and Amy Natello. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and 2 brothers. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Monday, 8:30-9:45 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, 8100 Colfax St., Phila., PA 19136. Funeral Mass 10 A.M....

William J. Gannon

William J. Gannon

Jan 13, 2016

Relatives and friends are invited to his Graveside Service Monday, 11 A.M. at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pk., Ambler, PA 19002.

Henry P. Gargano

Henry P. Gargano

Jan 12, 2016

Former owner of Mimi's on the Delaware. Loving husband of Katie. Beloved father of Franni, Henry, Sal, Anthony, Frankie, and Nicky. Pop-Pop of Gabriella. Also survived by his sister Marianne and his nephew Michael. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Friday eve., 7-9 P.M. and Saturday morning, 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA...

John Donahue

John Donahue

Jan 11, 2016

Loving father of Leyla Kaufman, Christopher and Alyssa Donahue, step father of Justin Barr; also survived by his grandchildren Jerry, Skylar, Lacy, Robert, Chase, Avery, and great granddaughter Aubrey. Respects to former wife Nancy (mother of Leyla and Christopher) and also Lisa Barr (mother of Alyssa Donahue and Justin Barr). Companion at time of death Margaret (Peggy) Burke. He is...

Margaret Soulier (Nee Ermack)

Margaret Soulier (Nee Ermack)

Jan 11, 2016

Wife of the late Francis. Loving mother of Jane DeAngelis (Philip), Margaret Macready (Gerard) and the late Judith Adamski Bohar. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and her brother Charles Ermack. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Saturday 10 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her...

Todd Samuel Reilly, Ii

Todd Samuel Reilly, Ii

Jan 9, 2016

DREAMER, NATURALIST, INVENTOR DANCER, EQUESTRIAN, ARTIST CONSUMATE SNUGGLER EXPLORER, ENGINEER LOVER OF ALL Todd Samuel Reilly II, known as Tj to all, was given his angel wings on January 9th, 2016 after a 16 month battle with Gliamatosis Cerebii, a rare brain cancer. In his final days Tj was surrounded by family, a loving team of caregivers, and his favorite...

Alberta B. Miller (Nee Frye)

Alberta B. Miller (Nee Frye)

Jan 8, 2016

Wife of the late Gerald L. Loving mother of Randy, Roger (Connie) and the late Gerald Jr. Mum Mum to Dawn, Laurie, Shawn, Adam and Robert. Great grandmother of John and Aubrey. Mrs. Miller volunteered at Lower Bucks Hospital and was a manager in the hospital Thrift shop in Bristol. She also volunteered at the Lower Bucks school board, Pennsbury...

Dolores C. Sweeney (Nee Portone)

Dolores C. Sweeney (Nee Portone)

Jan 7, 2016

Loving wife of the late Al. Devoted mother of Joseph (Maureen), Michael (Christine) and the late Catherine DiFrancesco (Vincent Sr.) Dear mom mom of Jennifer, Joseph, Jacque, Vincent Jr., Jenna (Dan), Katelyn, Michael Jr., Kelsie and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Bro. Jerry Sweeney, OSFS. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday...

Dorothy T. Keating (Nee Haney)

Dorothy T. Keating (Nee Haney)

Jan 7, 2016

Beloved wife of the late John. Loving sister of Francis Haney. Fantastic aunt to many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., PA 19114 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM at St. Dominic Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Mary Ceschan (Nee Mccourt)

Mary Ceschan (Nee Mccourt)

Jan 7, 2016

Wife of the late Jules. Loving mother of Joe (Linda), Jack (Donna), Denise Boyle (Bill) and the late Jerry. Grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 24 and great great grandmother of one. Dear sister of Frances Whittaker. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited on Tuesday 9-9:45 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church,...

Doris A. Pisieczko (Nee Kaelin)

Doris A. Pisieczko (Nee Kaelin)

Jan 4, 2016

Loving and devoted wife of Ken. Beloved mother of Rebecca Masters (Petty Officer John Masters) and Abigayle Pisieczko. Mom-Mom of Hunter and J.R. Masters. Sister of Dolores Maialetti (Anthony), Fritz Kaelin (Michelle), and Chuck (Barbara). Also survived by many loving family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Friday, 11:30-1:15 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford...

Clara B. Gillespie

Clara B. Gillespie

Jan 3, 2016

Clara B. (nee Smith), January 3, 2016, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late John J. Sr., devoted mother of Donna Andrulonis (Ron), CathyJo Mallon (the late James), Jacqueline Dever, Tracey Smith (Robert), and John J. Jr. (Pattieann), dear grandmom of 20 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends...

Bernardine M. Seeley (Nee Malone)

Bernardine M. Seeley (Nee Malone)

Jan 2, 2016

Wife of the late Allan R. Loving mother of Patricia O'Neill (the late Charles), and A. Robert (Jeanne). Memom to James (Katie), Stephanie (Matthew), Tricia and Rebecca. Great grandmother to Ryleigh, Shannon, Christopher and the late Erin. Sister of the late Mary Mannix (Joe), Sr. Marcella "Harriet" Malone, S.S.J., and Norman J. (Marianna). Also survived by her sister-in-law Bernie Malone...

Helen M. Cunningham

Helen M. Cunningham

Jan 2, 2016

Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas (Barbara ) and Dennis (Kristine), dear mom mom of Patrick, Maureen, Erin, Kieran, and Craige. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Friday 9 AM, St. Bernard Church, 7341 Cottage St., Philadelphia, PA 19136, followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM. Interment is Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of...

Dino Cerquetelli

Dino Cerquetelli

Dec 30, 2015

At the age of 81. Beloved husband of 49 years to Lidia (nee Sacco), loving father of the late Dino (Christine), cherished Nonno of Dino III, and Santina; brother of Antonio, Augusto, Aldo, Margherita, and Diana; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Sunday Evening 7 to 9 PM, Burns Funeral Home,...

Robert J. Haegele

Robert J. Haegele

Dec 30, 2015

Robert "Bob" J. Haegele passed away December 30, 2015, a Vietnam veteran and retired Philadelphia Police Officer. Beloved husband of Barbara (Maahs). Devoted father to Robert, II (Heather) and Beth (Brian) Neumann. Pop pop to Sarah, Jack, Arwen, Wyatt, and Brooks. He is also survived by his brother Ronald(Rita)and his sister Katherine. Relatives and friends are invited to his gathering...

Maurice "Gus" Thomas

Maurice "Gus" Thomas

Dec 30, 2015

Maurice "Gus" age 84 of Philadelphia passed away on December 30, 2015. Predeceased by his loving wife of 62 years Eleanor "Wally" Thomas. Devoted father of Robert (Cindy), John, Kathy Grier (Michael), Jeffrey, and the late Michael. Adoring grandfather (Pop Pop) of Bill, Nicole (Todd), Gina Marie (Neil), Lauren, and the late Rob, great grandfather of Wesley; also survived by...

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