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Joseph Lilly Obituary

Joseph R. "Dick" Lilly Joseph R. "Dick" Lilly, of Swarthmore, PA, on January 23, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Esther Murphy Lilly. Dick is the son of the late John and Esther McMenamin Lilly. Survivors: His children Edward J. (Jane Madonna) Lilly of Medford, NJ, Patricia A. Lilly of Ardmore, PA, and John R. (Mary Linda) Lilly of Drexel Hill, PA. Loving "Pops" of Kevin, Shane, Megan, Amy, and Marybeth. Dick was a Naval veteran of WWII and Korea and spent his working career with Bell of Pennsylvania. Services: Family and friends are invited to Dick's Life Celebration on Monday, January 27, 2014, after 9:30 a.m., from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, Michigan Ave. and Fairview Rd., Swarthmore, PA 19081, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Interment: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA. Donations: In Dick's memory may be made to Notre Dame de Lourdes Church, 950 Fairview Rd., Swarthmore, PA 19081 or Camilla Hall, Frazier and King, Immaculata, PA 19345. Arr.: Life Celebration Service provided by James F. Knoetgen of Morton, 610-544-0600. To share your fondest memories of Dick please visit: www.lifecelebration.com, 1-800-GIVNISH.

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Published by The Daily Times from Jan. 25 to Jan. 26, 2014.

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Sisters of IHM

January 30, 2014

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary extend condolences to the family of Joseph R. Lilly. Please be assured of our prayers for Joseph and his family as well as our gratitude for designating memorial contributions to Camilla Hall. May he enjoy the reward of eternal life.

jim schwarz

January 27, 2014

Patty and John My sympathies for the loss of your Dad and your Mom

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

January 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dave & Janice Sunderland

January 27, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Douglas Trask

January 26, 2014

My condolences to Patty, Ned and Johnny. From Douglas and kids-we would like to extend our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers.

Kristin & Joe Thompson

January 26, 2014

To Trish and the Lilly Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy on the death of your beloved father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you share your fondest memories and family stories.

January 26, 2014

I would like to extend my condolences and may you find comfort in the words at Isaiah 57:15. Also may the peace and comfort God gives strengthen you during this difficult time.

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27

Celebration of Life

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

Michigan Ave. and Fairview Rd., Swarthmore, PA

Jan

27

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church

Michigan Ave. and Fairview Rd., Swarthmore, PA

Jan

27

Interment

SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery

Springfield, PA

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