Joseph S. Marvian

Joseph S. Marvian Sr., 85 Of Wilmington, DE Joseph S. Marvian Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Compassionate Care Hospice at St. Francis Hospital. Born to the late Julian and Filomena Mariani in Linwood, PA, he was raised in the Chichester area, and resided in Wilmington for the past 35 years. He served in the Army during W.W. II. He worked at the Sinclair Refinery in Marcus Hook, PA and Wyeth Labs in West Chester for over 25 years retiring in 1995. After retiring he later worked at Gettier Security. Joe was a Phillies fan and made many friends over the years. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothea Palese Marvian; brothers, James, Anthony, Mike, Frank and Rocco. Survivors: His beloved son Joseph and his wife Susan; brothers Dan and John; brother-in-law Samuel Palese; also numerous nieces and nephews. Services / Interment: private Contributions: Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. Arr: Pagano Funeral Home, Garnet Valley, PA. Online condolences: www.paganofuneralhome.com