JOSEPH MCFADDEN
Joseph J. McFadden
Joseph J. McFadden, 87, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Glenolden and Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 3, 2009.
Joe graduated from Roman Catholic H.S. Class of '39 and LaSalle College Class of '43. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the Finance Corps, stationed in the Pacific Theatre. He worked as a controller at Horn & Hardart for 22 years and later at Villanova University, Matt Slap Subaru and Fidelity Bank. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Men of Malvern, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the American Legion. He was very active in the parish of St. Joseph on the Brandywine, where he attended Mass regularly and served the church in many capacities. His favorite pastimes included watching sports and old movies, playing cards, and relaxing on the patio with his pipe and his Labrador retriever.
Joe is survived by his loving children, Rosemary Crawford and her husband Charles, Dennis and his wife Laura, Theresa McFadden, Ellen Hewton and her husband Robert, Kevin and his wife Carolyn, and Mary Katherine McGowan and her husband Brian. He was blessed with 8 granddaughters, 7 grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosemary T. McFadden, and by 2 sons, Joseph and Michael.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE on Saturday September 12, at 11:30 am. Visitation will be in the church beginning at 9:30 am. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 9701 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118.
Arrangements by
DOHERTY
FUNERAL HOME
To send condolences,
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www.dohertyfh.com
302-652-6811
[published 09/08/2009]
JOSEPH MCFADDEN
Joseph J. McFadden
Joseph J. McFadden, 87, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Glenolden and Philadelphia, PA, passed away on September 3, 2009.
Joe graduated from Roman Catholic H.S. Class of '39 and LaSalle College Class of '43. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the Finance Corps, stationed in the Pacific Theatre. He worked as a controller at Horn & Hardart for 22 years and later at Villanova University, Matt Slap Subaru and Fidelity Bank. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Men of Malvern, the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, and the American Legion. He was very active in the parish of St. Joseph on the Brandywine, where he attended Mass regularly and served the church in many capacities. His favorite pastimes included watching sports and old movies, playing cards, and relaxing on the patio with his pipe and his Labrador retriever.
Joe is survived by his loving children, Rosemary Crawford and her husband Charles, Dennis and his wife Laura, Theresa McFadden, Ellen Hewton and her husband Robert, Kevin and his wife Carolyn, and Mary Katherine McGowan and her husband Brian. He was blessed with 8 granddaughters, 7 grandsons, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Rosemary T. McFadden, and by 2 sons, Joseph and Michael.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Church, 10 Old Church Rd., Greenville, DE on Saturday September 12, at 11:30 am. Visitation will be in the church beginning at 9:30 am. Internment will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 9701 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118.
Arrangements by
DOHERTY
FUNERAL HOME
To send condolences,
please visit
www.dohertyfh.com
302-652-6811
[published 09/08/2009]
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