Joseph Francis GLACKEN

Joseph Francis GLACKEN

Joseph GLACKEN Obituary

Published by Palm Beach Post on Aug. 30, 2017.
GLACKEN, Joseph Francis Joseph Francis Glacken, 96, died peacefully at home on August 26, 2017 following an extended illness. Born in Freeport, NY. Joseph married the love of his life, Audrey Bernichon Speno and enjoyed 37 years happily married. They were devout Catholics and longtime parishioners of St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Joseph is survived by his step-children: Edward James Speno, Jr., Sarah Rose Speno, Thomas Robert Speno and Amy Lou Speno Geraci; niece, Joan Glacken Walton; six grandchildren: Richard Speno, Audrey Ann Geraci, Lauren Speno Cesarone, Edward James Speno II, Thomas Speno and Edward Chevalier Speno; three great-grandchildren: James Brody Speno, Sophie Lee Speno and Drake Speno and great-granddaughter Emilia Ann Cesarone. He was pre-deceased by his parents, William and Joanna Glacken and two brothers, William Glacken and Edward Glacken. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to the TrustBridge Foundation by phone 877-494-6890 or (www.hpbcf.org/donation). Friends may call on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 10:00AM to 11:00AM with a Chapel service at 11:00AM at Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd., Lantana, FL 33462.

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