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JOSEPH BERGAN Obituary

BERGAN
JOSEPH F., age 86, on June 15, 2013 of Chestnut Hill. Husband of the late Marion (nee Morris). Father of Marian Cottrell (Frederick), Joseph, Dr. Catherine Bergan (Mark Inserra), Alice Fecak (David), and the late Christopher. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Relatives and friends may call at JACOB F. RUTH FUNERAL HOME, 8413 Germantown Ave., Chestnut Hill, Wednesday, June 19th, 7 - 9 P.M. Friends may also call at Our Mother of Consolation Church, 9 E. Chestnut Hill Ave., Phila., PA 19118, Thursday at 9 A.M. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the above Church.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 17, 2013.

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Megan Nicosia

June 20, 2013

Alice,Cathy,Marion and Joe-
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan,Dave and AJ

Mary Lou Hughes

June 19, 2013

Marian,Joe,Cathy and Alice, please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Stinger

June 19, 2013

Dear Marian, Joe, Cathy and Alice,
We will always remember your Dad with a smile. He was a true legend in Chestnut Hill. God bless him now and forever with your Mom and Chris.
Love and prayers from all the Stingers.

Kathleen Reilly

June 18, 2013

Marian, Joe, Cathy and Alice.. I hope you take great comfort knowing what wonderful children your parents raised. You were there for your parents and Chris when they needed you the most. God bless your Dad and I hope you take comfort knowing he is now reunited with your Mom and Chris. Love the Reilly's

Mindy Welding, IHM

June 18, 2013

Cathy, I am thinking of you and praying for all of you!
Mindy, IHM

June 18, 2013

Cathy-I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. My heart is with you this week and for the weeks and months to come-take good care of yourself and your beautiful family!
Karen Moon

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