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Joseph Fallows Obituary
Mr. Fallows was born in Philadelphia, raised in Collingswood, NJ and Glenolden, PA. He attended Our Lady of Fatima Grade School where he met the love of his life, his wife of 22 years, Diane Leach. The two were married in 1993 and raised 4 children.
After Graduating from Cardinal O'Hara High School, he obtained an Associate Degree from Pierce College. He worked for The Bryn Mawr Trust Co., owned and operated a Breakfast and Lunch Cafe and most recently served as Director of Advertising and Marketing for the Philadelphia Trolley Works.
He devoted most of his adult life to coaching for the Glenolden Youth Club, Our Lady of Fatima CYO, St. Anastasia CYO and Marple Youth Club. He was an avid member of the Cardinal O'Hara and Marple Newtown High School Football Booster Clubs.
An avid poker player, Mr. Fallows participated in the 2007 World Series of Poker. He enjoyed playing poker, basketball and golf but most importantly he enjoyed watching his children's sporting events and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane; his children, Keith, 21; Nicholas, 18, Jack, 15 and Julia, 12. He is the son of Margaret (nee Cullinan) and the late Joseph R. Fallows, Sr. He is also survived by his sister, Kim Fallows, and his in-laws, William and Helen Leach; 4 nephews and 4 nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Tuesday at 5 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018 where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fallows Children Education Fund, 2963 Wakefield Drive, Holmes, PA 19043.
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November 13, 2019
Very sad day today never be out of minds or hearts that truly loved him forever I will carry him in my heart Love Mom
peg fallows
November 11, 2019
Nov 12 2019 My Son Joey was so caring and respectful He was so loved by so My heart is completely broken I haven't been the same since God took him Part of me went with him Such a loss to me as his mother and his family Loved him with all my heart Keep the door open until God calls me home Love You dearly
November 11, 2019
Nov 11 2019
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November 14, 2018
We miss and love you so much Joey. You are always in our hearts.
Love Always,
Kim, Ryan, Jessica, Kevin and Stephanie.
John Hanson
November 20, 2015
Mrs.Fallows,Kim,Diane,Keith,Nick,Jack,Julia,Mr.and Mrs Leach and
to all of Joey's family:
My thoughts and prayers will be with each and every one of you every day for the rest of my life.
Joey,
I loved you like a brother. The truth is the only people who ever had any hard feelings towards you are the people that you sent to the A.T.M. after beating them in a poker hand.
Kidding aside, you couldn't have been a better friend. You even made a 28 hour snow removal marathon tolerable. In weather conditions that a seal and a penguin would have had trouble tolerating we all got through it,thanks to you and your sense of humor. It took about 10 minutes to enjoy Keith, Nick, Jack, Bobby,L.J.,Drew and the rest of the crew's company because you were running the show.
I remember the day I first met you and I remember the day I last saw you.Since I would need a book to descrIbe all the times we spent together, I'll wrap this up saying,I'm gonna miss ya every day for the rest of my days, I loved ya, I respected ya and I'd give my right arm to have you back,even if it was for one day so you could spend the time with your family.
Alot of people are going to miss you Joey, Alot of people's lives will never be the same. I'm happy you're re-uniting with your Dad and other family members you now get to be with.I'm also happy you had a nice long jam session with Lennon,Hendrix,Harrison and Moon, just promise you'll let Lennon handle the vocals, I've heard your voice.
R.I.P Joe, we're gonna miss ya every day, but the silver lining is one day we'll be with you again. See Ya Joey,the world isn't the same without you my friend
Annette (Amoroso) McManis
November 18, 2015
When I heard the news of Joe's passing, it broke my heart. Taken so young and too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with Diane and their children and all of Joe's family and friends.
With my deepest sympathy,
Annette
Dawn O'Neill
November 18, 2015
Diane, Keith, Nick, Jack and Julia- your dad was loved by so many and set a great example of how God wants us to live and cherish each day with our family. May the beautiful memories you shared warm your hearts in the days ahead. Sending lots of love and prayers - we are all here for you! God Bless
Sue Klein
November 18, 2015
So sorry for you loss.. Remember him when he was a little boy. God bless the family of Joey.. in my thought and prayers.
Sue Klein
November 18, 2015
Diane, Kim, and Mrs. Fallows,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences and sympathy. More people should be like your husband, brother, and son. It was my pleasure to have known your family for a short period of time. I know he will be missed. God only takes the best.
Sincerely,
Cecelia Quattlebaum-CYS
Rosanne (Miller) Christopher
November 17, 2015
Diane and Family:
I reiterate Danielle (Richetti) Glanfield's sentiments -- haven't seen you guys since our Fatima/O'Hara days, but when I heard the news, it broke my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this very trying time.
With my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences,
Danielle Glanfield
November 17, 2015
Diane and family,
So sorry for your loss!! Haven't seen you guys since Fatima and Ohara days, but when I heard the news there was great sadness!!
Sending lots of love your way!! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Fondly,
Danielle (Richetti) Glanfield
November 17, 2015
Dear Diane and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Joey was always such a wonderful person. I have so many fond memories of him from high school and after. He was always the type of person that could make you smile or laugh.
You are all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Lisa Vigliarolo-Pitts
Dave Cherry, Esq
November 16, 2015
Very sad to hear of Joe's passing. Just spoke to him and saw him recently. He truly was a man with a big heart. He really genuinely cared for and loved his family very much. Everything else came second. RIP 42 Q6 (favorite hands)
November 16, 2015
Diane & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was just getting to know Joe thru Marple Football and thought he was a very sincere and generous man. Know that this past week as the horrible news spread, I heard nothing but extremely wonderful things about Joe and you. He will be deeply missed.
Joan & Tom Schneider
Johnny Christie
November 16, 2015
So sorry to hear this news. God wanted a good one for some reason. I remember Joey from Fatima. We upset more than one teacher and a few nuns. Just a happy guy ALL the time. Darn, this news just sucks big time.
Dianne and family, the Christie's send our very deepest sympathies during this difficult time. We will pray that God gives you the ability to be strong.
Bettyanne Vito and family
November 16, 2015
Diane I am so sorry for your loss, please know you and your family are in my Prayers.
So many great memories of Joey and you .
All around great guy, husband ,father and coach.
Xo
Jim Clavin
November 16, 2015
That smile. That smirk. I knew Joey via Fatima, Fatima hoops and pick up games throughout the old neighborhood. Couldn't have been a nicer guy. Lean on all those great memories !! Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all that knew Joey!
Helen McAllister
November 16, 2015
Wonderful memories of a smiling and happy 8th grader. Also know that Fatima was a more special place because of his presence, support and sense of pride in his roots. My heart and prayers are with Diane and the family.
Marne DiCamillo
November 16, 2015
Diane and kids,
You all are in my prayers! Stay strong for each other and know you have so many people behind you! Joe is a huge loss to so many! His smile was infectious! Hug each other tight!
Maggie Sweeney
November 16, 2015
Diane and Family,
We are so very sorry about Joe. Please know that we are praying for you all during this time.
Fondly,
P.J. and Maggie Sweeney
The Goodman Family
November 16, 2015
Diane, Keith, Nick, Jack and Julia, Please know that your Dad will forever be in our thoughts and prayers. He was a GREAT person and an AMAZING DAD. Please know we are here for you if you need us.
Patty Johnson
November 16, 2015
Dear Diane n family,
My prayers go out to all of you at this sad time. Joe was such a great person. - I haven't seen him in years but knew him from Fatima n O'Hara My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Patty Johnson (Dougherty)
Pat
November 16, 2015
Joe regularly gave his time, money, resources, and love unconditionally to his family and friends. He was so proud of his children, and still totally in love with his wife. His "live and let live" attitude was contagious, and will be deeply missed. I had the honor of visiting with Joe and his family at the hospital on Wednesday night. There was so many people in the waiting room. Even more people had come and gone. I tried to think of 60 or more people that would come to the hospital, under those circumstances, to visit with me and my family. I don't think i got to 10, but i know Joe would have been the first one there, for me and everybody else. Love you Joef.
Megan Chambers
November 16, 2015
Joey was such a great guy. Wonderful memories from Cardinal O'Hara days. Lots of Laughs. Thinking of you Diane and your family.
Hugs and Kisses!
Megan Chambers.
November 16, 2015
Diane
We are so sorry to hear about Joe.You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and Bob Ferry
Paul & Nancy Cassisi
November 16, 2015
Joe's golden heart stopped beating. His shining eyes closed to rest. God broke our hearts to prove He only takes the best. Thessalonians 4:13-17 Treasured Memories
Nancy and Paul Cassisi
November 16, 2015
So sorry to learn of Joe's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Diane, and the entire Leach family. Joe was obviously, a very special guy. Thankfully, the Good Lord gave the family many happy years together, before taking Joe back into his loving arms. We'll all miss Joe, but we'll always carry him in our hearts.
Krissy Whoriskey
November 16, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and the kids in our prayers.
Krissy Whoriskey, Carly & Patrick Gallagher
Eileen and Rich Censullo
November 16, 2015
Joe was always one of the good guys at Fatima...was an amazing athlete, good looking and had a beautiful girlfriend but he was genuine and caring...that's who he always was- just like Dianne...the all American couple..Prayers to Dianne and their children and to Kim and his Mom...may the angels lead you home.. ((Love another Fatima couple)
TC Large
November 16, 2015
The unique thing about Joey Fallows was his enormous heart. He was extremely generous. He was an eternal optimist and true believer of 2nd, 3rd and 4th chances. It is ironic and sad that he did not get one himself. If anyone deserved one, it was him. He will be missed by a great many people and I for one am extremely heartbroken. He was immeasurably proud of his children and picked a great, strong wife a long time ago that was the right pick. The world at large may not know who Joey Fallows was, but those that knew him are affected deeply by this loss. The strength of his character was immense and I for one am extremely grateful I called that character a friend..at least for the short time he was among us.
Rest in Peace my Friend
William Coppock
November 16, 2015
Joey will forever be in my memory as a warm hearted fun loving friend. My prayers and condolences to Diane, your children and your entire family.
Freddy Barone
November 16, 2015
Joe, you are and will be missed for ever. You are the most caring and giving person i have ever met. You have instilled the same qualities is all of your children and your legacy will live on.
Love Freddy and April
November 16, 2015
To The Fallows Family:
"What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget"
--Author Unknown
May you feel God's loving arms around during these difficult days.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Kevin & Lisa Rice
Dominic (Buddha) Bruno
November 16, 2015
RIP my friend you will be missed! To Diane and family my deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you!
Chip & Denise Caldwell
November 16, 2015
Joey was such a good guy. Great memory of mine is going to the Preakness with him and some friends. He drove both ways, thank God. He and I also had a long running disagreement on whether or not former Sixers guard Hersey Hawkins was a player. I said yes, Joey said no way. All in good fun. A good husband, father, friend and man, Joey will be missed.
Mike Collins
November 16, 2015
Joe was a terrific friend during our years at O'Hara. He was always smiling, laughing, and in good spirits. Well liked by so many. Prayers for his family and friends during this difficult time. RIP, Joey.
Kevin and Amy Woolson
November 16, 2015
A true friend for many years. Words can't express the loss. Joe will be greatly missed. Our prayers & thoughts are with the Fallows family.
Anthony and Sue DiCrecchio
November 16, 2015
Although we just met Joe two years ago we realized what a devoted husband and father he was. You will be in our thoughts and prayers Diane. Rest in Peace Joe.
November 16, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Lynn McAllister
Bill Ryan
November 16, 2015
Dear Fallows Family
Our thought and prayers are with you. Thanksgiving will never be the same.
God Bless
The Ryan's
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