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JOSEPH SESTAK Obituary

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JOSEPH A., CPT., U.S. Navy (retired) on Sept. 6, 2009, age 88, beloved husband of Kathleen L. (nee Schlichte), loving father of Congressman Joe Sestak, Richard J., Barbara, Elizabeth, Patricia, Kathleen Fey, Ann M. Bielli and Margaret M. Infantino, brother of John, Mary Bodri and Helen Lamb; also survived by 10 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. eve. 7-9 P.M. and Wed. morning 9:30-10:30 A.M. RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 4900 Township Line @ Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill. His Funeral Mass will be Wed., 11 A.M. at St. Kevin Church, 200 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield. Int. Arlington National Cem. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sestak Scholarship Fund, c/o. Cardinal O'Hara High School, 1701 S. Sproul Rd., Springfield, PA 19064.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Sep. 13, 2009.

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September 17, 2009

To the Sestak Family,

We were away last week and saddened upon our return to hear of your Dad's passing. Please know we are praying for God's comfort and peace for your family.
We thank your father for serving our great nation, and rejoice in his long and full life knowing how much he relished the successes of his family! As he enters into rest, most certainly he has heard 'well done, good and faithful servant!'

Our sincere sympathies,
Kristin and T. Lad Webb
Glen Mills, PA

September 16, 2009

Thank you for the service to our country and to the community in Delaware County and surrounding areas.
Rest in peace.

Faye Kessler

September 15, 2009

To the Sestak Family,
John and I were sorry to hear of the passing of your
Beloved Father.
Although we had never met him, just by looking at his picture,
He looked like a happy kind man. He sure raised a nice
man in You Joe!
Our condolences.
Faye M. Kessler
John J. Schmidt Commander Post 598

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