Joseph Daniels Obituary

Joseph Gavin Daniels, 75, died Friday, March 8, 2013.
Joseph was raised in and was a longtime resident of Eddystone and a 1955 graduate of St. James High School.
He worked for The Scott Paper Co. for several years before owning and operating Upland Auto Parts for 30 years. Joe also owned and operated the Meeting House Tavern and Restaurant, and Chester County Auto Parts.
Joe served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 926 in Aston.
He was a longtime Dallas Cowboys fan and Philadelphia Phillies and Flyers fan.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
He was the son of the late Patrick and Annie Gavin Daniels.
Daniels is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joanne Pretti Daniels; his children, Joseph, Michael (Denise), Bob (Lisa) Daniels and Sherri Richardson (Bob); and his brothers, Ted and Jim Daniels; and sister, Kathleen O'Rourke. Joe is also survived by eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He will be missed by his loyal dog, Dallas.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at the Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd., 5980 Chichester Ave., Aston.
Burial will be in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood.
A visitation will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd.
Donations may be made in Joe's name to the American Diabetes Association at 150 Monument Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Published by Daily Local News from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2013.
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Aunt joanne, Michael and Bobby. Sorry for your lost. U are in my prayers. Love you jackie

March 21, 2013

Aunt Joanne, Bobby, and Michael,
We're so sorry for your loss. One of the things I'll remember the most about Joe is, the smile on his face whenever he talked about you. He was so proud of you.
Your in our hearts, our thoughts, and our prayers.

~ Maria & Sam

March 14, 2013

A nice guy, may he rest in peace.
Mick Pileggi

March 13, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I worked for Joe 30 years ago at Chester County Auto Parts. He was a good man & a friend.

Larry Brooks

March 13, 2013

To the Daniels family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Wade White, jr. Family

March 12, 2013

Aunt Joanne, Mike and Bobby; Sorry for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Joe Pretti & Family

March 12, 2013

Gavin,
May you Rest In Peace.

The McKeon Family

March 12, 2013

My sympathies are with your family at this sad time. A donation to charity is bing made in his name.
Rich Kruse-DuPont Hospital

rich kruse

March 12, 2013

What a good man, and friend. You will be missed.
Lee Jacque

March 12, 2013

R.I.p Joe well miss you. Linda and deputy dog Bing ear

March 11, 2013

Aunt Joanne, I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. Love always, Cindy xoxo

Cindy Chivalette

March 11, 2013

I'm heartbroken for you Joann, and your beautiful family. We all loved him. He was a good man. Love, Marie and family.

Marie Hassler

March 11, 2013

So Sorry for your loss

debbie chivalette, shanko

March 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss. He was a food man!

March 11, 2013

Renai Smith

March 11, 2013

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