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Joseph Owens Obituary
Joe was a loving and devoted father who was very proud of his children. He worked for the Dupont Company for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Salesianum High School and an avid golfer and football fan. He coached girls softball for Midway and girls basketball for Ursuline. He was an eagle scout and a troop leader for Boy Scout Troop 19.
He is survived by his son, Chad Owens; his daughter, Shelby Owens, his mother, Mary Owens, his sister, Patricia Owens his cousin, Judith Kupelian and her son, Matt all of Wilmington, DE. He was predeceased by his father, H. Willard Owens.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, December 1 at 10:30 am at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 2503 Centerville Rd. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Rd., Pike Creek on Tuesday evening November 30 from 6-8 pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Owens
Patti Sergi
November 22, 2021
Joe and I still miss you buddy. Every time we go out to watch a football game it's not the same without you. We will always cherish the fond memories we had with you. RIP my friend.
Patti Sergi
December 1, 2010
Mary,Pat,Shelby and Chad. I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe and I spent many hours together in laughter and in tears. I will treasure the memories I have of him. He will be watching over all of you. Love Patti
Paul Pineault
November 30, 2010
Mary & Patty,
Joe was a like a brother to me starting back at Sallies and continuing through our years at Dupont. There are no words that can express the sorrow you must be feeling. I know how sad it makes me! God Bless you and his kids!
Paul
Christine Corrigan
November 29, 2010
My sincerest sympathies fo out to Chad and Shelby. I had the pleasure of Joe's acquaintenance for a couple of years and could not have met a nicer person. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. - Christine (one of Joe's favorite bartenders)
Patti, Dan & Alex Souders
November 29, 2010
Shelby and Chad,
We are so sorry for your loss. No bond is as great as that between a parent and his children, and your dad loved you two more than anything else in the world. Joe will be missed and remembered by all whose lives he touched. You and your family are in our prayers.
Roger Hucker
November 29, 2010
Joe and I worked together back in the 90s, it was a pleasure and an honor not only working with him but counting him as a friend. My deepest condolences to his family.
Janet Robinson
November 29, 2010
We are so very sorry for your loss. Shelby you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers...The Robinson Family
raynard shellow
November 29, 2010
had the pleasure of meeting shelby this year ,my family will be keeping the owens family in prayer.
Rodney BSA Camp
Laura Shorter
November 28, 2010
Chad & Shelby, remember your dad loved you so very much and talked about you all the time. He was very proud of you both. He was a great man, and he will be missed by our family. He had an impact on each of us. My he rest in peace.
November 28, 2010
Dear Pat and family,
I am so sorry to read about your brother's passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Buchler
stephanie farrell
November 28, 2010
what a great man he was I will miss him greatly
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