CORNELIUS B., on Nov. 22, 2004 of Wyncote. Marine Veteran WWII, former employee of U.S. Postal Service and Philco Ford and he volunteered at Wyncote Church Home. Husband of the late Catherine M. (nee Shields), father of Teresa Wiley (Jim), Timothy (Wendy), Kevin (Kathy), Mary Ann, Evelyn Griffis (the late Tom), Cornelius, Pat (Kym), Kathleen Gierstorfer (the late Kevin), Sara Dell (Robert) and Kenneth (Khareen); also survived by 20 grandchildren Matthew, Christopher, Brian, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel, Angela, Trisha, Kristina, Helene, Kathleen, Michael, Amy, Kelly, Kimberly, Laura, Bobby, Catherine, Kayleen and Karissa and 4 great grandchildren Anderson, Joseph, Anthony and Angelina. Funeral Mass Sat. 11 A.M., Immaculate Conception Church, 602 West Ave., Jenkintown. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. Relatives and friends are invited to THE WILLIAM R. MAY FUNERAL HOME, Easton Rd. and Keswick Ave., Glenside, Friday 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers donations to Wyncote Church Home, 208 Fernbrook Ave., Wyncote, PA 19095 would be appreciated.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 24, 2004.

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Paul Sweeney

November 26, 2004

My thoughts are with you at this time.

Coz Toland

November 24, 2004

I send my deepest condolences to you Eckard "kids". I surely enjoyed knowing your family in those years in Wyncote. You are in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Coz Toland

The Staff of May Funeral Home

November 24, 2004

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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