Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Powell Jr. WIND GAP Joseph M. Powell Jr., 62, of Wind Gap, PA, died on May 15, 2017, in St. Luke's Hospital-Anderson Campus in Easton. He was the husband of Roxanne (Custer) Powell, to whom he was married 41 years last October. Born in Phillipsburg, NJ, Joseph was the son of Ella (Fuge) Grigg of Nazareth, PA, and the late Joseph M. Powell, Sr. He worked in the sales department at R.J. Walker in Easton, PA. Joseph enjoyed fly fishing. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Pen Argyl American Legion where he served as the chaplain. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his wife and mother, Joseph is survived by a son, James Joseph (Carla) of Alexandria, VA, and a daughter, Julie A. Casciano (Frank) of Nazareth; a sister, Carol Marinelli, of Bangor, PA, and four grandchildren, Eric, Alexis, Joseph, and Vincent. Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ruggiero Funeral Home (ruggierofuneralhome.com), 126 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Pen Argyl, PA 18072. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made the98fund.org. Ruggiero Funeral Home LLC 126 Pennsylvania Ave. Pen Argyl, PA 18072-1620 (610) 863-5750
As I pass Roxie and Joes home every weekday morning (to pick up a grandson), I continue to mourn Joes loss in this world. He was such a loyal friend.
Miss you my great friend!
John C. Smith
May 14, 2018 | Roseto, PA | Friend
So sorry for your loss
Linda Alfred
June 23, 2017 | Nazareth, PA
Roxanne and family,
Was saddened to hear of Joey's passing. He was a great guy in school, I remember. My sincerest and deepest condolences to all.
Tom Buzzard (classmate '72)
THOMAS BUZZARD
May 25, 2017 | Stroudsburg, PA
Roxanne, My condolences to you and your family. God has a plan for all of us although it is often hard to understand. My you find peace in your memories.
Pat (Benn) Combs, Craig Benn
May 22, 2017
My love and sympathy to all friends and family .
A great example to so many of us who grew up in the area and so much more to so many.
Jonah Pratt
May 21, 2017 | Waitsfield, VT
Roxanne and family,
Many hearts are broken. May you feel the love and support of an entire community surrounding you! There are few words to say, except that love never dies,and faith shines brightest in the dark.
Martha Ott Thomas
Martha Thomas
May 21, 2017 | Nazareth, PA
So sorry to learn about Joe's passing. I have many good memories of Joe during the PAHS years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you.
Dean Guerro
May 21, 2017 | Chantilly, VA
Roxanne,
I was very saddened to hear of Joey's unexpected and untimely passing. Although I haven't seen you or Joey in a very long time, just hearing his name brought back a multitude happy, funny, silly memories of so many of us "coming of age" in the 70's. I hope some of those same memories will bring you comfort in this time of loss. My deepest condolences go out to you and all your family.
Jamie Cesare Severson
May 19, 2017 | Pen Argyl
Roxanne and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Howard and Jeanne Renner
Jeanne Renner
May 19, 2017 | Pen Argyl, PA
