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Joseph Leclaire Obituary

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JOSEPH E., Suddenly on Friday March 19, 2004. A Warrant Officer with the Phila. Court of Common Pleas. Beloved Husband for 15 years to Gretchen M. Haas LeClaire, father of Renee & Michelle LeClaire, Eileen M. Galitz, Richard J. Smith, and William R. Smith presently serving with the US Navy overseas, brother of Wm. R. and Danny F. LeClaire, Sr,. Jacqueline Castillo, and Peggy Hamilton; also sadly missed by 10 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Family, Friends, and employees of the Phila. Court of Common Pleas are invited to Joe's Life Celebration Tuesday evening between 6 and 10PM and Wednesday Morning between 9:30 and 11AM from Christian Life Center 3100 Galloway Rd. (at Richlieu Rd.) Bensalem, Pa. 19020 and to participate in His Funeral Service Wed. 11 AM. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Joe's memory to the Memorial Fund of the Christian Life Center would be appreciated by His Family. Family Service by JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD.....215-281-0100.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2004.

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JOHN R CONKLIN AND FAMILY

March 26, 2004

TO MY BELOVED UNCLE JOE, YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. WE WILL LIVE BY THE GUIDELINES THAT YOU HAVE SET FOR US. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BOB SPANO

March 25, 2004

On behalf of myself and the members of the General Smedley D. Butler Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Newtown Square, PA, we offer our deep felt condolences for your loss. Joseph served his country as a Marine and served others as a family man and as a Warrant Unit Supervisor. His presence will be missed but the memories of all that he has accomplished will be remembered. Semper Fi, Bob Spano, Commandant.

Maria Tortorella

March 24, 2004

My prayers are with the family in this time of need. God Bless

Anthony Tortorella

March 23, 2004

My deepest sympathy and condolances to the entire LeClaire family. I only met Joe a couple of times, through his brother Danny. May Joe rest in peace, and may the lord protect and comfort his family in their time of need!

Renee LeClaire

March 22, 2004

To a loving father who will always be rememered and never forgoten.I will always love you Dad.

Gregory Saffady, Michigan District Court Officer

March 21, 2004

Our office and staff sends our sincerest sympathy and condolances in your hour of sorrow. We received word of your tragedy 3/19/04 over the internet. God Bless the LeClaire family.

Georgina Lucaric

March 21, 2004

To the Family, please accept my deepest condolences. I am so very sorry for your loss. Just believe that GOD has taken him to a much nicer place in Heaven. Please allow the Lord to be your strength and to guide you through this troubling time. Rely on him because he is faithful and will grant you peace in your sadness. May the Lord protect and bless you. In Jesus's name. AMEN With loving care, Georgina Lucaric

Officer Jack Soberick

March 21, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss. I only knew "Gunney" for a short time while we trained together at the Northeast Counter Drug Center at Fort Indiantown Gap. We trained hard together and he was a great team leader. I would have follwed him through fire and water.

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