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Joseph N. Filadelfia Sr.

1925 - 2013

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1925

DIED

2013

Joseph Filadelfia Obituary

Joseph N. Filadelfia Sr., 87, passed away peacefully Monday, April 15, 2013. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Friday in Laurel Land Memorial Park. Joe was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Imperial, Pa., to Teresa and Dominic Filadelfia. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy. He served on a hospital ship in the Pacific during World War II. From the ship he was able to witness the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima. After the war, he married the love of his life, Mary Dodd. They were married 47 years before her death in 2003. They raised four children. He retired from a long service to the federal government. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary; his parents; and his brother, Albert. Survivors: Son, Nick (Suzy); daughters, Linda Culwell (Ricky), Mary Cummings and Margie Fisher; grandchildren, Ben Fisher, Bryan Culwell (Lauren) and Mallorie Culwell; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Lucas Culwell; one sister; four brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Apr. 17, 2013.

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May 1, 2013

Sincere condolences from the Muller family in Foothill Ranch. We have fond memories of Uncle Joe and the large family gatherings at Mumma and Puppa's. We will toast to you all with chianti and zepoli!....Hugs...Tina (Filadelfia)Muller (one of George's kids:))

Doris Wright Kinback

April 17, 2013

Prayers to the family.
My brother, James Tucker and I both worked with Joe in the federal government office. I was Manager-Treasurer of the Credit Union and James in the Accounting Department. Memories: I had called a credit committee meeting and notified each member of the committee by phone. When Joe answered his phone he told me--President John Kennedy had just been shot in Dallas. Of course the meeting was cancelled. RIP Joe

Steve Richardson

April 17, 2013

Many good childhood memories with the Filadelfia's and Uncle Joe was always fun to be around. The Yellowstone trip was epic!
My deepest sympathy to the rest of family, especially cousins Linda, Nick, Mary, and Margie. Our thoughts are with you.

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