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Joan Jay Obituary
JOAN (nee Cason), on Sat., June 24, 2006; loving mother of Joseph H., Vincent J., Robert J., Jenien M. and William J. DeSilvis; devoted grandmother of Jennifer, Vincent Jr., Teresa, Jeremy and Caitlin. Joan worked for the IRS for the last 8 years. Family and friends are invited to Joan's Life Celebration Thurs. 10 A.M. and to participate in her Memorial Service at 11 A.M. at JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. Int. private. In lieu of flowers a donation in Joan's memory to Frankford-Torresdale Cancer Center, Knights and Red Lion Rds., Phila., PA 19154 would be appreciated. www.lifecelebration.com
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Robert J. DeSilvis
June 28, 2006
Mom,I was born on your birthday 41 years ago, you later told me that I was the best birthday gift you had ever got.You have shown me that with all the hardships the world can give a person,when all the people you see,are in their own little agendas,unconcerned about how their actions effect others.You always had the strength to forgive and see the better of them.Sometimes I thought you were just too forgiving and told you so.your reply would be"it`s not up to us to judge another,thats for the Lord to do".I didnt have a comeback for that one.You have taught your children well.I am glad that you got to see Jenien and Kate get married, along with my marriage to Angela.I am truly greatful to the Lord that you were able to stay to see Jenien give birth to your new grandaughter Caitlin.I know you were in so much pain.You have given us laughter when we needed it,teaching,when we didnt know.You will never be forgotten.I will see you when i get there.Till then, I will try to honor you by my actions and thoughts. Your Loving Son, Robert J. De Silvis
richard gordon
June 27, 2006
Joanie's loss saddens me deeply. She was an exceptional woman. We were very close when we lived on Frazier St. in W.Philly in the late 40's - early 50's. We spent a lot of time together going to the movies at the Apollo, Adelphia & Hamilton, and playing in the streets, expecially getting under the fireplug during the hot summers. Her parents, my Aunt Anna and Uncle Joe (God Love Them) were early role models & really fine people. Joannie taught me to dance (ala Bandstand style) during my awkward early teens. She was my favorite playmate in those early years during family picnics and get togethers - especially with MomMom and Uncle George and Chickie and Jean and my Pop and Mom and numerous bro's and sis's. Her devotion to Uncle george throughout her life, and his to her, were truly commendable and remarkable. We lost touch for EON's when I went into the military but that was inevitable, I guess. She was never out my heart or my thoughts, though, during all those years. She will be greatly missed. Please convey/accept my sincerest condolences to all of her offspring and also to her relatives. I'm sure she is receiving her well deserved rest in the glory of heaven. God Bless.
Patty (Gordon)-Mcbride
June 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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