Joseph A. Cunningham

CUNNINGHAM JOSEPH A., 95, of Moorestown, NJ on March 1, 2003 at his residence. Joseph A. Cunningham founded J. A. Cunningham Eqpt. in 1946. He was an electrical engineering graduate of Villanova University. Cunningham Eqpt. grew to be one of the largest independent distributors on the East Coast. Mr. Cunningham's early days were spent perfecting hard surfacing techniques in the stone quarries and coal regions of Northeastern Pennsylvania. He developed the 'Two-Tone Process' for depositing hard facing materials. In 1963, Mr. Cunningham founded the Weldsale Company which to this day manufactures and sells welding platens, stands, and tooling throughout the world. Mr. Cunningham retired in 1989 but remained Chairman of the Board. Cunningham Eqpt. now operates out of three locations; the Philadelphia Main Office, York, PA, and Coplay, PA. Mr. Cunningham was widely known in the welding industry and will be missed by those that knew him. Husband of the late Rose M. (nee McDonald) Cunningham, father of Joseph A. Cunningham Jr. of Moorestown, Kate Cunningham of Venice, CA, Thomas Cunningham of Chestnut Hill, PA, Cletus Cunningham of Riverton and Paul Cunningham of Moorestown. Grandfather of 4. Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. on Thurs. at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Main St., Moorestown, NJ. Burial Mount Carmel Cem., Moorestown, NJ. Viewing and Visitation for relatives and friends Wed. 7-9 P.M. and Thurs. 9-9:30 A.M. at McCHESNEY FUNERAL HOME, 30 W. Main St., Moorestown NJ.