JOSEPH P., June 11, 2015, age 67, a Philadelphia Police Officer (retired) of 41 years. Beloved husband of Donna M. (nee: Guglielmucci), loving father of Lori A. Paglia (Giovanni); Amy M. Savarese (Joseph); Joseph P. Blee, III and Michelle M. Blee. Dear brother of Eleanor M. Buck (the late Edward); Margaret Mary Blee; the late Genevieve C. Woelfel (her surviving husband William). Cherished grandfather of Armando, Joseph and Gina. Devoted son-in-law of Joseph Guglielmucci (the late Marie), also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws. Joe was a graduate of Cardinal Dougherty High School class of '66 and a Vietnam War Veteran.
Family, friends and Phila. Police Dept. are invited to Joe's life celebration Tuesday after 6 P.M. and Wednesday after 8:30 A.M. from JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY ROAD 10975 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 and to participate in his funeral mass 11:30 A.M. at Maternity B.V.M. Church. Int. private. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory preferred to the ALS Associ-ation c/o Conestoga Bank, Attn: Melinda Silberstern, 213 W. Street Road, Feasterville, PA 19053. To share your fondest memories of Joe please visit

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Jun. 14, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH BLEE

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33 Entries

Kelli

May 30, 2022

Happy Heavenly Birthday Uncle Joe! Today we celebrate Memorial day, and made me think of you. Hope you are celebrating with everyone. Miss you alway!

Bob Swierczewski

June 8, 2021

Joe, you were a great friend. Your friendship was second to none. You are missed by me and your many friends, I think about you often. God Bless You and your family.

Kelli Leneghan

October 29, 2019

Hi Uncle Joe, thinking of you today, I missed the service on Sunday night at BVM. Really wish I had gone. Love and miss you Kelli

Frank Delisi

June 9, 2019

Joe was the best friend you can have would give you the shirt off his back miss him every day

William Clark

June 8, 2019

Miss him everyday.Miss our golf outings together and our couples vacations together.

Kelli Leneghan

May 29, 2017

Hi Uncle Joe, thinking of you today as we thank all those that served. You are loved and missed. Kelli

November 20, 2015

Thought of you often today. Kelli

November 20, 2015

June 18, 2015

Joe could walk into a room and his mere presence would put a smile on everyone's face. He never spoke a disparaging word about anybody. All who knew him loved him. I will miss you Joe but I will never forget you.

George Moriarty

June 17, 2015

Joe, Great Husband, Dad, Grand-Dad, and Brother. Thanks for the memories. You will always have a special place in my heart. To Donna, Joe's children, Sister, Nieces and Nephews, during Joe's battle with ALS you all did a marvelous job taking care of Joe. You should all be proud. God Bless.

Bob Ski

Doc & Pat Dougherty

June 16, 2015

Joe will missed but never forgetten. He was a good man,great father and loving husband.He will always be in our prayers.

Teddy Thomas

June 16, 2015

To the Blee family Joe and I talked a lot while I was assigned to Traffic, and he always had words of wisdom for a young guy such as myself. My condolences to you. I truly enjoyed our talks and working with him!!

Jim Downs (Ret. Lt. PPD)

June 16, 2015

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. The members of our CopNET family would like to thank Traffic Officer Joseph P. Blee for his dedication and service to the citizens of Philadelphia. The passing of Joe will be broadcast to our 3,531 members shortly and we would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family. His absence from our ranks will be deeply missed by the remaining members of Philadelphia's Finest who were fortunate to have served with him during his police career. He will continue in our thoughts and prayers during our remaining days. "Until we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of his hand. " . . .
Semper Fidelis.

Virginia Killman

June 15, 2015

Rest in peace my friend.I will always remember Moore's Inlet for ever you were the best

Bob & Sue Kozlowski

June 15, 2015

Joe was a loving husband, father and a dear friend. It was an honor to have him in our lives. He will always be thought of and remembered.

June 15, 2015

Joey Blee

So sorry for your loss, You, Mom and your Sister(s) are in our prayers.

Your hunting buddies forever,
Ralph & Stephen

mary teresa (blee ) boyle

June 15, 2015

dear donna and kids our paryers are with yous at this sad time, mass was said today for our cousin joe may he rest in peace, we only met him once when yous came to Ireland but he will be in our hearts forevermore, mary teresa kevin and family

Franca Romano

June 15, 2015

Dear Donna and family our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. Love Franca and Paul

June 15, 2015

Donna and family, our deepest sympathy and you are in our prayers at this time.
Joe and Helene McCabe McBrearty

Pat Debo

June 15, 2015

Donna, Lori, Amy, Michelle and Joey:
So sorry to hear about Joe and his illness and recent passing. I have such fond memories of the Blee Family from Sylvester St. Joe, in particular, always had a way of making one feel comfortable. I will always remember his smile and his wonderful sense of humor. I pray for his soul and for peace and comfort for the rest of the family. My deepest sympathy to all.

Deborah Farnan

June 15, 2015

Dear Donna and Family,Ellie and Buck family, I am so sorry for your loss,Joe was a truly wonderful person and i am so grateful to have known him and grateful for my memories of him! I will miss him. I hope in time your happy memories replace your heartaches. Love to all, Debby

June 14, 2015

Dear Donna & family, we are so sorry for your loss . Joe was one of the kindest and nicest person we have ever known. He will be truly missed. Love Joe & Barb Hosephros

FRANK DELISI

June 14, 2015

TO THE BLEE FAMILY
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS IVE KNOWN JOE FOR OVER 40 YRS THROUGH POLICE RADIO AND FRIENDSHIP THEREAFTER JOE WAS A GREAT GUY AND A GOOD PERSON TO HAVE AS AGOOD FRIEND I WILL MISS HIS FRIENDSHIP

Zaida Bare

June 14, 2015

Joe ,Traffic District will never be the same My friend an partner an fellow brother in blue you will be missed. Sending prayers an love to your wonderful family

natalie chatzistamatis

June 14, 2015

Sending prayers to the Blee family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bill and Debby Clark.

June 14, 2015

Our deepest condolances and prayers to you Donna and your entire family.We will certainly miss our dear friend and golf partner but we cherish the memories he has blessed us with..Rest in peace Joe until we see you again my friend.

Rob & Denise Tull

June 14, 2015

We didn't spend much time with Joe, but whether you just met Joe, knew him briefly, or for a lifetime, he treated you as a friend. Joe was always geniune and left you with a good feeling. Our condolences to Donna and the Blee family. Rest in Peace, Joe. Rob & Denise Tull

Ann Harrigan

June 14, 2015

Love to the Blee Family. Continued thoughts and Prayers. So very sorry for your loss.

June 14, 2015

Dearest Donna, Michelle, Lori, Joe Jr. and Amy,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am truly sorry for your lose but I rejoice for Joe. He was a wonderful man who opened his home to all with a genuine smile and loving heart. Joe's dedication to his family and to the service of others was remarkable. His legacy lives on in the loving family, he and Donna raised and in all with whom his shared his life. Please allow the Peace of our Lord to enter your hearts and minds, know that Joe is whole again in the company of his heavenly Father and all those who were waiting to welcome him home. No greater Love, Care or Compassion could have been given to him than that which each of you gave. I feel truly blessed to have known Joe and his wonderful family. Joe and all of you are in my prayers each day. May God bless you and ease your hearts.
Love always,
Donna Collis Morlock

Kari Kleiner

June 14, 2015

So sorry to hear my prayers to the family

Roe Breslin

June 14, 2015

My deepest sympathies to Donna, the kids, and the extended Blee and Guglielmucci families! What will I miss MOST about Joe? The list is too long to mention, but especially his capacity to help anyone who needed it (even if you never asked), AND his generosity and congeniality as host of the numerous get-togethers of family and friends. Rest in peace and comfort Joe... you've certainly earned it!

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