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JOSEPH BLASS Obituary

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JOSEPH H., JR., age 94, of Havertown, PA, formerly of Phila., PA, on May 13, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Anne M. Blass (nee Pastor). Loving father of Joseph H. Blass, III (Dyan Nelson Blass), Paul Blass (Christine) and Richard Blass (Diane). Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mr. Blass was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a former Captain of the Ferko String Band. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Monday 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN BLVD.), UPPER DARBY PA, 610-449-0300. and to his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Annunciation BVM Church, 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown, PA. Interment West Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Mummers Museum, 1100 S. 2nd Street, Phila., PA 19147 or to Annunciation BVM Church Sanctuary Guild at the above address would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 15, 2015.

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Tom Payne

May 17, 2015

Dear Joe, My sincere condolences on Your father's death. You and your family are in my prayers.

May 16, 2015

He is leaving us with so many happy memories of our families and the parades! Golden Slippers to you Joe.....your cousin, Mildred

Ferko Fan

May 15, 2015

Joe Blass 1969

Ed Weick

May 15, 2015

Joe Blass 1970

Michael Weick

May 15, 2015

My Dad and Uncle marched alongside Mr. Blass when Joe Ferko was Captain and also supported his election as Captain in 1968. A fine gentleman and exemplary successor to Joe Ferko himself, a true gentleman at all times. He will be missed but know his reward in Heaven will be great.

Dan Dunn

May 15, 2015

I recall the day we elected Joe captain of the Ferko String Band. Joe was a great kind hearted leader. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

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