Joseph Brackin

1944 - 2022

Brackin Joseph S. Joseph "Joe" Snowden Brackin was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Joe was born in December 1944, in Baltimore, Maryland. He passed on June 19, 2022, at his home in Lower Gwynedd, PA, surrounded by his family. Joe was a 1962 graduate of Abington High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in 1966 from Ursinus College, where he was a multi-sport athlete, earning All-Middle Atlantic Conference in soccer. Joe eventually completed his graduate studies at Lehigh University. He worked as an elementary teacher, counselor, and school psychologist in Abington School District and was honored to have mentored PhD candidates from UPENN. Joe was passionate about collecting 18th and 19th century antiques and art. He spent his summers on Swan's Island, Maine with his family and his dogs and cool ocean breezes. Joe loved Philadelphia sports, but nothing truly compared to attending his grandkids sporting events. His patience, humor, smile, and listening skills provided him lifelong friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents John T. and Mary S. Brackin, and his brother John T. (Ann) Brackin. Joe is survived by his wife of over fifty years, Judy (DeMann), their daughters Kerry (Bud) Weisser and Taryn (Richie) Barrett; and 5 grandchildren Brett, Brayden, Meredith, Keeley, and Caroline. He is also survived by his brothers Phillip (Bonnie) Brackin and George (Barbie) Brackin and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will take place at Gwynedd Friends Meeting on June 29th, 2022, at 2 P.M. Donations can be sent to Burnt Coat Harbor Lighthouse https://www.burntcoatharborlight.com/donate/