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JOSEPH HORNIG Obituary

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JOSEPH F. JR. "POPPY", April 5, 2013, 70 years of age, of Boothwyn, formerly of Clifton Heights and S.W. Phila. A devoted family man, Navy Veteran and avid golfer. Beloved husband of Ellen J. (nee Bannon), devoted father of Joseph F. (Stephanie) Hornig, III, Jeff (Ann Titano) Hornig and Jeannie (Max) McCauley, Poppy of 11 adoring grandchildren, brother of Don (Marge) Hornig, Peggy Logue and the late James Hornig; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Thursday evening after 6:30 P.M. and again Friday morning, April 12, 2013, after 9:30 A.M., at KISH FUNERAL HOME LTD., 1998 Sproul Road, Broomall PA. Funeral Mass. 11 A.M., St. Eugene Church, 220 S. Oak Ave., Primos, PA 19018. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013.

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Kathy Howes

July 3, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Joe. He was always so positive and ready to share his knowledge of the real estate market. NWW 204

May 13, 2013

So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a great family man. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our best ,
Dolores, John, Ken, Dawn Murray

April 15, 2013

Don & Marge,
So sorry to hear of the loss of Don's brother. May God help you in these difficult times.
Jim Bushong

Frank Ezokas

April 12, 2013

Don & Marge, Sally and I were sorry to hear of Don's brother passing. We will keep him in our prayer's.

Love,
Frank & Sally Ezokas

Larry D (Unit B)

April 12, 2013

Joe will be missed. Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

April 12, 2013

I was so sorry to hear about Joe. I was your neighbor across the street on Broadway Avenue for several years. He was such a nice man. Sherrie Sykes

Doris and Dave

April 12, 2013

So many fond memories of all of you through out our time at 410. You are always in our hearts.

April 11, 2013

JEANNIE....SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD'S PASSING....THINK OF YOU AND THE KIDS OFTEN...

LINDA HARRIS

April 11, 2013

So sorry to hear about Joe, we had a good time at the ST. Eugene CYO football games back in the early 70s,he will be miss.

Lowell & Roe Lanshe

Michael Hoffman

April 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. He was a great father. Always there with his big smile and laugh. He will truly be missed.

Don Manigly

April 11, 2013

Ellen and Family
I remember Joe as a very nice man. He, Ellen & children were always very happy. Keep the good times in your hearts as Joe will always be with you.
With fond memories. My thoughts and Best wishes are here for you all.

Larry and Jacquelin McCauley

April 10, 2013

Joe was still deeply in love with his bride of 50 years and adored his children and grandchildren. They were his world. He will be remembered lovingly by each. It was our good fortune to become a part of his family.

April 10, 2013

gonna miss u snuffy joe old sherwood playground buddy

Barbara White

April 10, 2013

Ellen, So sorry to hear about Joe. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

Jennifer Cooper

April 10, 2013

We are all so sad to hear about Joe. He was always so nice to all of us when we spending time at the shore. We are thinking of all of you. Wildwood will never be the same
With Love,
Jennifer and Steve Cooper

April 10, 2013

We are thinking of you guys and are so sad to hear about Joe. We all enjoyed his company when we spent time at the shore house. Joe was always so nice to all of us and Wildwood will never be the same.

April 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Denise Smith Cameron

6 Bles

April 10, 2013

I came back to work tonight after 5 days off and was so saddened to hear about Mr. Hornig's passing. He was truly one of our favorite patients on 6 Bles--all of us loved having our shifts brightened by his quick wit, wonderful attitude, and sweet spirit. The love the Hornig family had was so obvious and a joy to be around. We will miss you and please know we're thinking of you. Love, Abby

April 9, 2013

we wish to express our sorrow over your loss.
the dolan family (he was a good guy)

Susie Wanamaker

April 9, 2013

You are in our constant thoughts and nightly prayers. Joe's ability to win any stuffed animal from one of the crane games will continue as a legacy thru all Wanamaker, Mccauley, and Sutovich generations. Joe's kindness will be cherished always. We pray you can continue to find strength each new day. Love

JIM & DOTTY JORDAN

April 9, 2013

ELLEN, JIM AND I WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOE, WE WERE SHOCKED. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF WE CAN DO ANYTHING FOR YOU, PLEASE LET US KNOW. JOE WAS A GREAT PERSON, WE WILL MISS TALKING WITH HIM.

April 9, 2013

Jeannie, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a lovely man and I know your children adored him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla

Doug, Betty, Ryan, Laura Patterson

April 9, 2013

Dear Ellen, Jeannie, Joe, Jeff and all the Hornig Family, We all feel so saddened by the loss of Joe. We loved him and will be surely missed by all. You're in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We will always remember all of the good times that we had with Joe & all the Hornigs. Love & Peace

Gary Bennett

April 9, 2013

I was privileged to know Joe as a co-worker at PMA for a number of years...
He was a loyal employee, a good friend and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Gary Bennett

Dave & Dolly Crines

April 9, 2013

Ellen: We were so sorry to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May all the happy memories you have of Joe help you through the coming months.

Bonnie Preston/Williams

April 9, 2013

Sorry to hear about Joe. I worked with Joe at PMA. Joe was a kind, funny and a considerate person. Top of the list in Class.

Elvira Cruz

April 9, 2013

Ellen, may you and your family remember the good times and Joe's happy and cheerful disposition to get you through this difficult time. RIP Joe.

Butch and Mary Simmons

April 9, 2013

Ellen and family, so sorry for your loss. Although we only knew Joe a short time, he always made us feel welcomed at the shore.

Joyce & Charles Briggs

April 9, 2013

Ellen and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you all. God bless you, Joyce & Charles

Chris Davis

April 9, 2013

Ellen, thinking of you and your family; may God bless all of you during this time of sorrow.

Barb Fraelich-Hunyet

April 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I remember all the great memories of our summer barbecues on Church Street. We really did have fun growing up. He will be truly missed.

Rima Vanhill-Seal

April 9, 2013

An amazing friend who we will miss terribly xoxo RIP dearest Joe

claire bagent

April 9, 2013

So sorry for your loss.

Donna & Jim Braccille

April 9, 2013

We are truly sorry for your loss. Joe will be remembered forever.

Dave Hansell

April 9, 2013

A friend and classmate, who will be missed by all. A good man and friend.

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