Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

JOSEPH T. SOBCZAK

FUNERAL HOME

Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

9708 Frankford Ave.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

JOSEPH SOBCZAK Obituary

Name: Viewing for JOSEPH T. SOBCZAK
Start: 2020-07-24T12:30:00.000Z
End: 2020-07-24T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

SOBCZAK
JOSEPH T.

passed away July 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Kathe (nee Boehmke). Loving step-father of Joseph Mastropietro (Andrea), Grandfather of Keeley Bashwinger and Heidi Mastropietro. Dear brother of John Sobczak (Kathy), and Theresa McKeever (Robert); also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephew and many cousins.
Joe proudly served his country for over 20 years. First, as a Petty Officer/Career Counselor in the US Navy, then as a Warrant Officer in the PA Army National Guard, and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the Army Reserves. Retired from City District Council 47, Joe was a member of the Retired Military Officer Association of America (MOAA), a member of the Third Regiment Infantry N.G.P. where he served on the Board of Trustees, and he was Secretary of the Frankford North-east Philadelphia Rotary Club.
Joe loved to travel, take walks along the beach and river, he was an avid reader, a military history buff and a captivating storyteller. After retirement he enjoyed pairing fine wines, craft beers with some of his favorite foods as he tried out new restaurants. Always looking for the perfect spot to watch a Phillies or Eagles game. Above all, Joe cherished the relation-ships he shared with Kathe, his wife, Joe and Andrea, his step "son" and "daughter" in law, Keeley and Heidi, his two granddaughters, his family, cousins and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Katherine of Siena Church in Philadelphia and Interment was held at St. Dominic Cemetery where military honors were rendered. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Rotary Foundation, 14280 Collections Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693 or the Gundaker Foun-dation, PO Box 812, Springfield, PA 19064 in his memory would be appreciated.

BURN FUNERAL HOME

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 14, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH SOBCZAK

Sponsored by Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave..

14 Entries

Carol & David & Steven Johnston & Katona

August 17, 2020

Dear Kathe & Family, it is with a very sad heart I send this message. You & Joe had a wonderful marriage & our love & sympathy goes out to you. The best part of death is that it is only a temporary separation. Jesus as you know promised we will be together again, & what a happy day that will be. Together with your Mother & Father & Joe, not to mention our wonderful Lord & Savior Jesus Christ & & all the Saints. You have always let your light shine & you will again, blessed by God. Know that we love you dearly and are reaching out to assure you of our love & prayers. God Bless you Kathie... David, Aunt Carol & Steven

Two Joe cousins by Rotary

Karen Mazzarella-Russo

August 9, 2020

Love this picture Kathe! Line two peas in a pod funny!! I wish they met earlier!

Karen Mazzarella- Russo

August 9, 2020

So sorry for your loss Kathy! You were a great pair and love story!! The care you gave to Joe was just a symbol of that love !! I am so glad Joe and I had the pleasure of meeting him at Rotary events and sharing funny stories about our two Joes being cousins!! Thoughts and prayers with you always!

joanne slimbock

July 25, 2020

What a beautiful video I am ordering this to have as a keepsake to always remember how very much he was loved and loved in return Thank you for everything Joe XO You were one of a kind Rest in Peace

Paula Papageorgiou

July 23, 2020

Joe,I have known you litterly all of my life.I remember you as a child and terry,from the old neighborhood.Francis and I have such great memories of the talks we would have at family functions.I loved you and so did Francis,we both will miss you dearly,and hope you rest in peace.xoxo

Sherry & Mike Guido

July 23, 2020

Kathe, Always in our thoughts and prayers.

July 21, 2020

Kathie I sorry for lost of Joe I am still morning of my husband Lou I will keep you in my prayers Kathie kwwp in touch Gerry Sposato

sposato

Gerry Sposato

July 21, 2020

Dear Kathie, I am truly sorry for your husband LOU WAS GREAT FRIEND TO Joe in grade an High School ( Roman ) my prayers are with you take care Gerry Sposato

s

regina price

July 20, 2020

kathy, i will always remember how much fun it was to be around both you and joe He has always been in my thoughts and prayers i am truly sorry for your loss. i will remember joe the last time i saw him at rchs 50th reunion
if you need me i will be there for you just let me know

Mary McDonnell

July 20, 2020

My deepest sympathy to Kathe and all of Joe's family and friends. Hoping that all of the special memories help you cope during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe giving bocci pointers to Greg Gouty at a Doughboy picnic/meeting in 2010.

Albert Curving

July 18, 2020

Good times and fond memories. God bless and stay well.

Albert Curving

July 18, 2020

RIP Joe, and thank you for the years of service as Secretary of the Fort Dix NJ Doughboy Chapter U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association (USAWOA). Blessings to Kathe, John and the family in the loss of a dear loved one. Cherish the memories. God bless and stay well.

Gloria D. Tennesen

July 18, 2020

With all my love and deepest sympathy dear Kathe and family. My prayers are always with you. May you feel the peace and comfort of the Lord during this difficult time..

Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results