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1952
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2015
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Joseph Brew Obituary
Born on February 15, 1952 in La Jolla, CA, he was the son of the late John Joseph and Catherine Dean Brew.
Joseph was a typesetter for General Electric and Western Electric in Manhattan, NY before retiring.
He was a former member of the Masons and was a talented artist, enjoying to draw and sketch.
He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Cotto of Springfield, NJ; his twin brother John Joseph Brew of Howard Beach, NY; his sisters Lorraine Brew of White Mills, Sally Quinones of Ridgewood, Queens and Mary Mauro of White Mills; grandchildren Justine and Andrew Cotto and Matthew Gonzalez; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son James Edward Brew.
As per his request, cremation was held.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 4th in Indian Orchard Cemetery at 1pm.
Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale.
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Clara V
May 14, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family. Joey was a great guy and a great friend
Roger & Jackie Myers
May 7, 2015
Mary and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow .
May 1, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Know that the hearer of prayer will comfort you and your family. Psalms 39 : 12 2 says, "Hear my prayer O LORD listen to my cry for help. Do not ignore my tears."
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