Photo courtesy of Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov 30, 1950 – Apr 10, 2020 (Age 69)
Joseph R. Tunney passed away April 10, 2020 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Allyson Joyner. Predeceased by his parents, Robert P. Tunney Sr. and Dorothy C. Tunney. Loving brother of Dorothy Amato (the late Nicholas), Robert Tunney, Jr. (Christina), Patricia Andrews (William R.), Michael Tunney (Patricia Hoberg), Mary Tunney (Phillip Schneyman), Catherine T. Young (Richard), and the late William Tunney (the late Barbara Bennington). Brother-in-law of Emanuel Joyner, Hazel Goodwin, Rosemary Tunney and the late June Hawthorne. Fondly remembered as "Uncle Joe" by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and as a dear friend of Thomas Augustino. Joe was an accomplished lead singer in barbershop quartets and choruses in the Philadelphia Area. He was retired as a City of Philadelphia Streets Department Surveyor of 20 years. Viewing and Burial private. Memorial Mass to be announced.
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I went to St George Elementary school with Joe, he was the the biggest guy in the school at the time. But he was always smiling and he would help you any way he could. It's a shame to see all of the friends we grew up with passing away.
Gerald Dulaca
May 13, 2020 | Palm Harbor, FL | Friend
Joe was one of a kind. A loving soul. RIP Joe T.
anny cusumano
April 17, 2020 | Brandon, FL | Friend
