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Joseph C. Graham

Joseph C. Graham

Nov 1, 2014

A Korean War Vet, past President of Local 1414. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Jewell), loving father of Donna DiLacqua (Anthony), Joseph V. (Katherine), and Jeffery C. (Kimberly). Pop pop to Daniella, Bridgette, Jeffery, Anna, Ryan, Matthew and Mollie. Dear brother of Anna and Michele; uncle of John and Nancy. Relatives, friends, members of Local 1414 and other affiliated locals...

Mary C. Goodyear

Mary C. Goodyear

Oct 31, 2014

At the age of 67. Loving wife of the late Michael H. Sr.; devoted mother of Michael H. Jr. (Valerie); dear Grangum to Hailey and Connor; sister of Edward Collins and the late Elizabeth Gilbert; also survived by her loving nieces and nephews. Mary recently retired from the Defense Industrial Supply Center where she worked for 30 years. Relatives and...

Dorothy E. Rockwell (Nee Fierick)

Dorothy E. Rockwell (Nee Fierick)

Oct 31, 2014

At the age 95. Loving wife of the late Harold. Devoted mother of Leona McCabe (Robert). Dear Nana of Robert. Sister of Leona Fredrick. Mrs. Rockwell was known to many as a loving sweet person. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Tuesday 9-10:15 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by...

Grace B. Kozlowski (Nee Henry)

Grace B. Kozlowski (Nee Henry)

Oct 29, 2014

Beloved wife of 63 years to Edward. Dear aunt of Jame and Butch Kolla. She is also survived by many great nieces and nephews and her sisters-in-law Frances Walsh and Florence (Joseph) Kasmark. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing on Monday 8:30-9:30 AM at BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. (so. of Grant Ave.) followed by her Funeral...

Ethel M. Curtis (Nee Magill)

Ethel M. Curtis (Nee Magill)

Oct 27, 2014

Beloved wife of the late William Curtis. Devoted mother of Patricia Triebl (Bud) and William Curtis. Loving grandmother of Thomas (A.K.) and Richard (Sharon). Great grandmother of Charlotte, Caitlyn, Erin and Frankie. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Thursday, 9:30-10:45 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment Rosedale...

George Thomas Foradori

George Thomas Foradori

Oct 27, 2014

George Thomas Foradori died Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in Moorestown, surrounded by his loving family. George was born Nov. 16, 1931, in New York City, N.Y. He was preceded in death by his parents, James August Foradori of Brockway, Pa. and Aquilina Ferrari Foradori of Campo Lomaso, Val Giudicarie, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. George graduated from Bernard Baruch School of CCNY...

Robert M. Quigley

Robert M. Quigley

Oct 27, 2014

Robert M. Quigley passed away suddenly, October 27, 2014. He is the beloved father of Bridget and Ryan, loving son of Robert and Shirley, dear brother of Denise and Matthew (Catherine); also survived by his niece Jillian and his nephew Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, 9 AM, Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave.,...

Daniel J. Hector, Sr.

Daniel J. Hector, Sr.

Oct 25, 2014

Daniel J. Sr., passed away October 25, 2014, at the age of 62. Loving father of Jessica, Rebecca O'Leary (Jimmy), and Daniel J. II, dear poppy of Finnegan and Locklan, beloved son of Dorothy and the late Robert; also survived by his brother Robert, his sisters Donna Murphy and Maggie Anderson, and mother of his children Lynette Battaglia. Relatives and...

Catherine "Cass" Burke (Nee Starkey)

Catherine "Cass" Burke (Nee Starkey)

Oct 25, 2014

A resident of North Wildwood, NJ, formerly of Philadelphia, who passed at 85 years young. Cass was also a retired employee of PECO. Loving wife of 64 years to Thomas. Beloved mother of Karen Figueroa (the late Figgy), Tom (Katherine), and Jacqueline Golden (Paul). Grandmom of Tom, Stacey, Chris, Paul, Connor, Erin, Gregory, and Nevaeh. Also survived by 5 great...

John "Jack" E. Kelly

John "Jack" E. Kelly

Oct 24, 2014

Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (nee Fahy). Fabulous, fantastic father of Charles Kelly (Mannie), Linda Latham (Russ), Robert Smith (Denise), Katie Hughes (Bob), and Michael Smith (Mary Lou). Exceptionally adored Pop-Pop of 16 grandchildren and proud G-Pop of 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Saturday, November 1, 2014,...

Karen J. Bernhauser (Nee Lister)

Karen J. Bernhauser (Nee Lister)

Oct 23, 2014

Passed away suddenly October 23, 2014, at the age of 58. Beloved wife of Joseph. She is the devoted mother of Harmony and Dakota, loving sister of Dorothy Kinnell (Jim), Judith Wicklund (Barry), John Lister (Pam), and Susan Hill; also survived by many nieces, nephews, her mother-in-law Barbara Bernhauser, and her sister-in-law Cynthia Strobeck (Joe). Relatives and friends are invited...

Theresa Martin

Theresa Martin

Oct 23, 2014

Oct. 23, 2014 of Philadelphia, at the age of 92. Former parishioner of St. Michael's Church and retired employee of AT&T. Theresa is the sister of the late Margaret Clark, Matthew, Robert Martin and Mary Martin; aunt of Ken Clark, Joseph Clark, Lynn, Deborah Clark, Margaret Clark and Leonard. She is also survived by numerous great nieces and nephews. Relatives...

Corinne Fareri (Nee Formiglia)

Corinne Fareri (Nee Formiglia)

Oct 23, 2014

Loving fiance of Mark Delvecchio. Beloved sister of Ron Formiglia (Dale) and Joseph. Wife of the late Samuel Fareri. She was an adored aunt who was also loved by other family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Tuesday, 9-10:45 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.). Funeral Service 11 A.M. Interment...

Scott A. Green

Scott A. Green

Oct 22, 2014

***REVISED NOTICE AS OF 10/24/2014*** Scott passed away suddenly at the age of 42. Loving son of Thomas Green and Lorna Green. Beloved brother of Cassandra "Cassie" Hart (Justin). Adored uncle of Eden, Grace, and Alexander. Beloved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins here, in Scotland, and Australia. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday October 30, 2014,...

Joseph G. Sadoff

Joseph G. Sadoff

Oct 22, 2014

A U. S. Army Veteran and former member of the Phila. Police Dept. He retired after 39 years at the rank of Staff Inspector. Survived by his wife Margaret (nee Furphy). Father of Margaret, and Joseph (Janine). Loving Grandpop of Sara, Connor, and Aaron. Also survived by many loving relatives and friends. Please join us Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, from...

Genevieve "Jean" A. Madison (Nee Joyce)

Genevieve "Jean" A. Madison (Nee Joyce)

Oct 21, 2014

At the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late John J., loving mother of James and the late Kathleen McBride; dear mom mom of 5 grandchildren and great grandmom of 8. Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing Tuesday 9:30 A.M., St. Ephrem Church, 5340 Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem, followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Interment is Our...

John Eksterowicz

John Eksterowicz

Oct 21, 2014

Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Szymendera) devoted father of John Jr. (Denise), Donna, and Christine Harrison (Bob), loving grandpop of Robert, Lindsay, and Jack, dear brother of Leonard Eksterowicz and Mary Ann Kuberski (Alphonse). Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday 9 AM, Christ the King Church, Chesterfield and Morrell Aves., Phila, followed by her Funeral Mass 10...

M.S. Swamickannu

M.S. Swamickannu

Oct 21, 2014

Beloved father of Kalai Selvi Diaz (Carlos), Arasi Adkins (Stacy), Jaya Sundari Moore (Hassan), and John Paul, also survived by 7 grandchildren Jade, Vijay, Kai, Chase, Sana, Caleb, and Jaylan, his brother M.S. Joseph (Victoria), his niece Stella Periaswamy (Daniel), mother of his children Philomena, and his many relatives in India. Mr. Swamy was a retired school teacher for over...

David J. Bandish

David J. Bandish

Oct 19, 2014

At the age of 60, Beloved husband of Christina M. (nee Renzi), devoted father of David Jr., Timothy and Andrew; loving brother of Dennis, Jacqueline (John) O'Hara. Relatives, friends, and employees of SEPTA are invite to his Viewing Thursday 6 to 9 P.M. and also Friday 8 to 9:15 A.M. at Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant...

William "Billy" Holubec, Jr.

William "Billy" Holubec, Jr.

Oct 19, 2014

William A. Holubec, Jr. "Billy" age 33 of Philadelphia, formerly of Bensalem passed away suddenly October 19, 2014. Loving son of Marion A.(nee Mulrooney.) Predeceased by 5 months by his father William, Sr. Beloved brother of Kristin Lentz (Brian) and Blair Sullivan (Robert). Cherished grandson of Evelyn Lyons. Predeceased by Kay & John Mulrooney and William C. Holubec. Adored nephew...

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