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Joseph Haley Obituary

Joseph F. Haley of West Chester Joseph F. Haley, 84, of West Chester, passed to be in the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. Born in Wilmington, Del., he was the son of the late Joseph F. Haley and the late Leona M. Lewandowski Haley. He was a member of The Church of the Holy Trinity, West Chester. Joe was employed by the A. I. Du Pont Company in marketing and as a special projects manager. He graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in economics. Joe enjoyed traveling and has traveled out West numerous times to view "God's Artwork." He also loved traveling in Alaska, Florida, Williamsburg, Va. and Skyline Drive, Va. He was a member of the Duke of Gloucester Street Society in Williamsburg, Va. for 35 years. The life message Joe leaves with us is "love each other." Joe is survived by his wife, Betty Haley of West Chester; daughter, Susan C. Smith of West Chester; and grandsons, Kristopher F. Smith Sr. and Scott A. Smith. He was also the great-grandfather to two beautiful great-grandsons, Dominic A. Smith and Kristopher F. Smith Jr. In addition, he is survived by many and much loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Lastly, he is survived by his beloved companion, Jean B. Brown. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service, 11 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2013, at DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA, 610-696-1181, www.DellaFH.com, where visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Unionville Cemetery, Unionville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 101 E Market St., West Chester, PA 19382.

Published by The Daily Local from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2013.
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I will always remember Joe and what a good man he was. I wish I had more time to share with him.

Jill

March 4, 2014

Dear Uncle Joe,

Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You will always be in our hearts. We love and miss you. May God bless you. Rest in peace.
Love, Dwight and Carol

March 2, 2013

Words cannot describe the wonderful influence this man has been in my life. Wild and wonderful road trips, post prom party hosting. Just a fabulous listener. Accepting me for who I am and encouraging me to grow into who I am meant to be. The world is a far better place for the impact of Joseph F. Haley. We all love you and know you are waiting for us to join you in a far better place.

Gina Polito Lusch

February 28, 2013

Sue,
I know what a hero your dad was to you and he will be missed. He lives on through you!
Take Care!
Deb

Deb

February 28, 2013

Uncle Joe,

You have been a great Uncle and man of unquestionable integrity. May you rest in peace with your sister and parents. The Ellers

February 27, 2013

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