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JOSEPH KLINE Obituary

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JOSEPH P. JR., 92, of Brigan-tine, loving and respected husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday January 8, 2014. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Vanetta E (Hiltner) Kline and two sons, Ronald M. Kline (Carlene), and Mark L. Kline (Kathleen), six grandchildren Kristin (Thomas), Michael, Mark, Matthew, Jennifer (Jason), Joe, and four great grandchildren. He is pre-deceased by his son, Rt. Rev. Francis (Joseph P. III) OCSO Abbot of Mepkin Abbey, a Trappist Monastery in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, his parents, Joseph P. and Anna Mae (Smith) Kline and siblings George, Anna Cantwell, Mildred Gordon, Ruth Keating and Thelma Berryman.
Mr. Kline retired from Frankford Arsenal in 1974 after 33 years of Government service. He was director of Management Information Systems. Mr. Kline was selected by the department of the Army on numerous occasions to assist other Army installations. He led command action teams throughout the U.S., Germany, Japan, and other Pacific locations with installations and trouble shooting for which he received numerous citations and awards.
After retirement from the Frankford Arsenal in 1974, Mr. Kline was recruited by the City of Philadelphia to lead the data processing unit of the Board of Revision of Taxes. He was directly responsible for upgrading the City's computer system that maintained all real estate records for the City. He retired from the City of Philadelphia in 1984.
In addition to his career accomplishments, Mr. Kline was a skilled athlete. In his youth he was an accomplished soccer player. He played varsity soccer at North Catholic High School and was starting center fullback in 1938 when North Catholic won the City title. He also played for several club teams throughout the City. Mr. Kline was also a top notch fast pitch softball pitcher, playing for industrial, tavern and club teams. He is credited with 10 no-hit, no run games throughout his career and was inducted into the Philadelphia Fast Pitch Hall of Fame in 1984.
Being raised in the Port Richmond section, he graduated from Nativity B.V.M. grammar school in 1935 and from North Catholic High School in 1939. After being discharged from the Air force he attended LaSalle college. Mr. Kline lived in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia for 60 years and was a member of Nativity B.V.M. parish. After his retirement, he and his wife, Vanetta moved to Brigantine, NJ and became members of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Brigantine.
Mr. Kline was a WWII veteran. He enlisted in the Air Force and served three years, two of which were in the Pacific theater as part of the 312th Bomb Group, 388th Bomb Squadron, Fifth Air Force.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joseph's Life Celebration on Monday January 13, 2014 from 9:30 to 10:45 A.M. at St Thomas Church, 331 8th Street, South Brigantine NJ 08203. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Mays Landing. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to St. Thomas Church at the above address or Mepkin Abbey, 1098 Mepkin Abbey Road Moncks Corner, SC 29461.
Family services by KEATES-PLUM FUNERAL HOME, Brigantine. To share your fondest memory of Joseph please visit

www.lifecelebration.com

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jan. 10, 2014.
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Dear Mrs. Kline, Mark and Kline Family - We are sorry for your loss. Please accecpt our sincere sympathy and condolences. May God keep you in His care.
Sincerely - Tom and Barbara Becker and Family

January 12, 2014

Dear Vanetta.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss of Joe.He was a wonderful cousin that i always remembered.Since my sisters Helen & Joan have recently left us i know they will welcome Joe with open arms to join them with all the Kline family already there.
sincerely
Jean Karbelk (kline) & family

January 11, 2014

Dear Vanetta and boys,
Saddened but rejoicing with you that Joe is now with God and your beloved Fr. Francis in His Kingdom. Will be coming to be with you on Monday for the Mass of Burial and will bring Cynthia Kupniewski with me. The often quiet but strong Joe and all of you will be remembered in weekend Masses.

Rev. Milton Jordan

January 11, 2014

To the Kline Family, our deepest sympathy and condolences on the loss of Mr. Kline. We are so grateful we were able to know him and have many happy memories of Christmases and other occasions we spent in his and Vanetta's company. You both were always so kind and thoughtful to our children and ourselves. I particularly remember one time, down the shore in Brigantine, when he shared a recording of Fr. Francis's phenomenal organ playing. We sat quietly and he explained the music to me. I have always remembered this time we spent listening to Josephs' music. He was so proud and I really enjoyed hearing it with him. He will be missed by all in our family and will be in our thoughts and prayers always. Love, Franny, Mary, Jessica and Dan Davis

Mary Davis

January 10, 2014

Mrs. Kline, Ron, Mark and family:

My deepest condolences on your loss; please take solace and comfort that your two Joes are together again.

Tom Becker

January 10, 2014

Mrs. K, Ron, Mark and family:

Deepest condolences on your loss. Console yourself with the thought that your two Joes are together again.

My fondest memory was at MLK's 1984 Drexel graduation on Janney Street (I was only midway through my 11 year college career). At that crux between student and manhood, I and Big Joe shared a few cocktails and were able to share the moment as men, St. Anne's and Nativity, Kensington and Richmond, Hawk and Falcon.

I enjoyed the moment together so well that I slept in my 1970 Red Chevy Bel Aire parked on the payment across the street.

God Bless.

- Tom Becker & Family (Denise, Tommy & Patrick)

January 10, 2014

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