Joseph P. Bell

1932 - 2015

Joseph P. Bell obituary, 1932-2015, Pittsburgh, PA

Joseph P. Bell

1932 - 2015

BORN

1932

DIED

2015

Joseph Bell Obituary

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Surrounded by members of his family, 83 year old Joseph P. Bell died peacefully on December 23, 2015, at Family Hospice in Mt. Lebanon, PA. He had been struggling with a number of health problems for the past few years. Born in Pittsburgh in 1932, Mr. Bell graduated from North Catholic High School. He then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Pennsylvania State University. After serving in the U.S. Army, he worked as a food inspector for the Railroad Perishable Agency. He later served as a purchasing agent for Rockwell International. In 1997, he retired after working for many years as a sales representative for Cordage Paper. Over the years, he was deeply involved in many activities and projects at St. Sylvester Church in Brentwood. He greatly enjoyed traveling with his family, gardening and producing the occasional barrel of homemade wine. Mr. Bell's wife Yvonne (Romano) Bell died in 1992. In 1999, he married Barbara (Previtt) Bell, who survives him. He had four children, Joseph (Lisa) Bell, Jr., Mary Pat (Arthur) DeConciliis, Ralph (Rosalie) Bell and Bernadette (Michael) Reinmund. He is also survived by his three stepchildren, Mark Previtt, Lee Ann (William) Kahanic and Jodi (Greg) Foster; 13 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

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January 4, 2016

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December 29, 2015

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December 28, 2015

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Don & Dorothy McCormick

January 4, 2016

Barb, I just heard today (1/4) about Joe. Dorothy and I are very sorry to hear. He was a gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

December 29, 2015

Dear Ralph,
I know how difficult it is to experience the loss of your father from this life. Our prayers are with you and your family. Be assured of your Dad's continued presence in spirit, though I doubt you need any reminding of that from us. May 2016 bring peace and comfort.

Bruno & Antonella

Lilly and Bill Kauffman

December 28, 2015

Mary Pat and all your family, Our thoughts and prayers are there with you and will continue. Rest in Peace dear Mr. Bell

December 28, 2015

Joe, Ralph, Mary Pat, & Bernadette:
"Your dad was a great man". I'm sure you've heard that countless times over the recent days. Good hearted, generous, God loving, and understood that giving is better than receiving. The last of his five siblings to enter his life with God, we will certainly miss him.
I'll remember him with fondness for his kindness and generosity towards my mother and me.
God Bless.
Cousin Paul & Sandy

Randy Zacour

December 26, 2015

Ralph and Rose,
I am very sorry for your loss. May your Dad find peace.
Randy Zacour

December 26, 2015

Barb Im so sorry for your loss, but I know what a wonderful life you had with Joe! He was so good to you and so kind. you were lucky to have him in your lifeand be able to share so many good times. He always was so kind and thoughtful to me, as your friend I too will miss him. Love Toots

Rodger Jackson

December 25, 2015

Mrs.Bell and Families
All of you have my Deepest Sympathy
Joe was a great guy with a good sense of humor.
He helped us all the time with our paper purchases when we first started our business.
God now has a great person by his side
May God Bless you all

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