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Joseph Teetie Obituary

Joseph William Teetie, age 72, of Carlisle, formerly of Moscow, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, at Claremont Nursing & Rehab Center, Carlisle, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

He was born on Sept. 24, 1943, in Scranton, to the late Edward and Evelyn Loftus Teetie.

Joseph graduated from Archbald High School, where he played varsity basketball. He had served in the United States Naval Reserves. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service having worked in the Morris Plains, N.J., and Scranton areas and was a member of the U.S. Postal Union. He loved Notre Dame football, New York Giants football and loved playing basketball. Joseph was a member of the Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice R. Moran Teetie; two daughters, Jennifer (and husband Chad) Guise of Carlisle; and Melissa Teetie of Philadelphia; a son, Jason (and wife Genevieve) Teetie of Philadelphia; three grandchildren, Violet and Veronica Guise and Alexander Teetie; a sister, Judy (and husband Danny) McDonnell of Appalachian, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Dean (and wife Kathy) Moran of Cortland, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Teetie.

Joe's family would like to thank the Claremont staff for their wonderful care.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, at Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church, 14 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, with the Rev. Matt Purdy officiating. There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of the services at the church on Thursday. Private interment will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carlisle Reformed Presbyterian Church, 14 Westminster Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013.

Hoffman Funeral Home & Crematory, 2020 W. Trindle Road, Carlisle, are handling the arrangements.

To sign the guestbook, visit www.HoffmanFH.com.

Published by Scranton Times on Nov. 18, 2015.
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I am so sorry for your loss. I will always picture Joe with a beautiful smile that lit up a room.
May he rest in peace.

Joyce Teetie-Westgate

November 18, 2015

I worked with Joe at the Scranton Post Office. He was always a gentleman and I offer my condolences to his family. Rest in peace, friend.

Bill Ward

November 18, 2015

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