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Joseph Sorendino Obituary
JOSEPH A., March 11, 2006. Beloved husband of Madge (nee Misciagno); loving father of Gina, Teresa (Matt) and Donna; dear brother of Linda Toth (Richard), Arlene Roakes (Michael) and Gary (Karen); dear pop-pop of Johnny, Heather, Gabrielle and Kristen; son-in-law of Ermalinda Misciagno; brother-in-law of Angela Marandola and Loretta Deeble; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends, members of K of C Holmesburg Council No. 1284, St. John Neumann 4th Degree Assembly, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 and Local 542 Retirees Club are invited to his Viewing from THE WALTER J. MEYERS FUNERAL HOME, 6643-45 Torresdale Ave. (at Unruh) Wednesday eve, 7 to 9 and Thursday 8:45 to 9:45 A.M. His Funeral Mass will be held in St. Martha Church, Thursday, 10:30 A.M. Int. St. Dominic Cem. Donations to American Heart Assoc., 625 W. Ridge Pike, A100, Conshohocken PA 19428, would be appreciated.
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Donna
June 12, 2025
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Today is not only your special day but also Antonio's last day of freshman year...I cant believe how fast the time is flying by....Today is definitely a day of mixed emotions for me.
I Love you and Miss you !!!
Love Donna
Love Donna
October 21, 2024
Dad, we need extra prayers today. Please watch over the parties that are involved and place your praying hands on the decision maker.
Your Loving Daughter, Donna
April 27, 2024
Hi Dad I'm asking for extra prayers today! Please watch over Antonio and give him the guidance and strength he needs,especially today!
Today is an extra special day I just need to feel that hug from you!
Love you and Miss you
Donna
March 11, 2024
Every year I would love to just skip over this day, but unfortunately this is reality. And it SUCKS!! I need that sign again especially today...Miss your laughs,Miss your calls Miss your advice,miss your hugs but most of all Miss your love.
Love you dad
Donna
Your daughter Gina
March 10, 2024
Dad, As the months and years have passed, and we have gotten used to life's busy routine, I still feel that empty void of missing my dad. I don't think that will ever go away. Our family has had our unfair share of heartbreak and the pain of losing loved ones and there just seems to be no end.
You and mommy's Lifetime together was cut short. It was anything but fair! But You taught me that Life isn't fair and boy you were right! Mommy is doing ok and getting around like a social butterfly but she has had some major blows and has experienced yet another loss, one of her closest friends Titi Olga. She was one of the most kindest, sweetest souls you could meet.
Life is not all bad, there are good things too. My gorgeous grandson Sebastian, you would absolutely adore him! You would be proud of All of your grandchildren! They are responsible young adults working at good jobs, living life and to the fullest.
Please give us the strength to pray for our friends and family to get through the battles that they are fighting. We are losing too many. I feel like that black cloud is hovering again.
You know today is the hardest day for me because this is the day that I lost you and I play it back in my head over and over again. Can I have this dance?
Say Hi to Uncle Gar, Matt, Stacey, Olga and so many more. There are just so many of our loved ones up there with you now.
I love you and miss you terribly.
You're my hero!
Love You Forever
Gina
Donna
June 12, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!! This year has had alot of changes, living outside the "norm". But on a positive side, your Sunshine graduated college, your first grandchild to graduate!! She made the deans list, but what was disappointing was she didnt have a real graduation because of the virus. But we know how hard she worked and what she has accomplished. YOU WOULD BE PROUD!!! Antonio turned 10 this year!!! OMG!! So many milestones that you have missed, but I know that you are looking down and celebrating with us in spirit. I love you DAD!! Cheers to you with a shot of Windsor!!! Miss you!!!
March 11, 2020
Hi Dad! Today is that day I dread every year!! Nothing has gotten easier about this day as so many people has said,"It will get easier with time" hate to say it but it hasn't and I don't think it will. So far this year has been tough, I know that you see what is going on with Antonio and myself. But we are staying positive and know that you are watching over us. Last week you knew I needed you the most at the double funeral and like always you gave me the strength to be strong ,and like always I thank you for always being there for me. On a positive side, your sunshine is getting ready to graduate college, and I know you have been with her every step of the way. I just wish you were here to see your first grandchild graduate college. I know you will be with us in spirit like you always are, but sometimes I just wish you were back physically.Please continue to watch over us as we go through the ups and downs of life, but most of all keep guiding us from up above through all the decisions we need to make in life. Love you and Miss you!!!
Donna
Gina Sorendino
March 10, 2020
Hi Dad, I know its been a while since I've written on here. Life has been one implosion after another. There are a bunch of us that could definitely use a redo of the last 6-8 months. But Life goes on and stops for no one. Sadly, I have learned that the hard way.
Missing you a lot lately, probably because of everything going on with mommy. I'm there for her and with her everyday but you know all that is going on. I know you are with us spiritually and most times and can feel your presence but missing you hasn't gotten easier because I always need my dad. When there are decisions to make, especially the harder ones, i sit back and think what would dad say/do? There's so much I want to talk to you about.
On a good note, I found a recording of your voice! You are talking about not wanting to make dinner and lets do something easy like sandwiches, lol.. but at least I can hear you. I know you can see everything that's going on down here so Please, please pray for those that are going through the toughest times, that our friends and family close to us don't lose the battles that they are fighting. I know I'm rambling, just like I did the other morning but today is the hardest day for me because this is the day that I lost you and I play it back in my head over and over and over again. I love you and miss you terribly.
I hope you are reminiscing with all of the relatives and friends that are up there with you now. Say hi to them!
You're my hero!
Love You Forever
Gina
I Always go back to this one <3
Gina Sorendino
June 12, 2018
Hi Dad. Missing you terribly again this year. Wish you were here to help us through these hard times, could use some of your strength and wisdom. I know you are celebrating your birthday with the angels and so many of your family and friends that we've lost along the years. There will never be another like you. You will always be my hero and the values you and mommy instilled in us throughout life is what gives me the strength that keeps me going especially on days I feel like giving up. I love you♥ Please keep us safe and guide us in the right direction. Watch over your grandchildren. They are all doing really good but feel free to give them the kick they need at times. Missing you so much. Happy Birthday♥♥ Love Always♥♥ Me
Donna Sorendino
June 12, 2018
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!! It's been a tough year so far...but still made great memories...your sunshine turned 21 and Antonio (would love to know what you would have called him) made him Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. As I know you weren't here physically, you were with him every step of the way watching over him.
Hope your dancing with the angels or sitting there with a fishing rod...
Love and miss you
Donna Sorendino
June 12, 2017
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!! Hope you're dancing with the angels!!
Love and Always Miss you, Donna
Gina
March 10, 2016
Daddy, Today is 10 years, since I last heard your voice, saw your smile, talked to you about life and really heard the answer.. My very last big bear hug from the only one that could make everything "OK"..YOU..
Daddy I've been missing you; crying and thinking about you. The pain never goes away, it's just subsides and other things take its place. You never truly know how much you miss someone until they are gone. I do.. People take so much for Granted..There is NO ONE in the world that can replace or even come close to you.
Dad, I love you and thank you for all you taught me in life. To be strong and independent, be handy and learn how to do things for myself and so much more. Important lessons you taught me early in life: Depend on "you" and to work for what you want in life; No one owes you anything; there are no free handouts; and never settle for second when first is within your reach.
I despise the month of March for so many reasons. So many of my friends and people close to me are hurting and missing ones they love. Dad, you know who they are..The pain never goes away, it just gets buried somewhere inside. Daddy, I love and miss you.
March 11, 2014
Hey Dad. Today marks 8 years without you. Alot has changed, but you know that. We miss you more than you will ever know. Everyone says it gets easier as time goes on, but I disagree. Sometimes I think its alot harder. Me and Gabrielle always show Antonio pictures of you and talk about how you were such a great pop pop. He tells me he talks to you, so I know you are keeping him safe. I wish you were here so you could have been part of his life. Showing him the ropes of growing up. It would have been great seeing you both sitting on the dock with fishing poles in your hands. As for your Sunshine you would be proud of the young lady she has become. Dad I know you are watching over us but I still wish you were here enjoying life with us.
Love you Dad
March 28, 2012
Dad, This year marked the 6 year anniversary that you've been gone. Some people say time makes it easier they are so wrong. This has been a bad year for me.
I think of you every day and I cry as if we are reliving all the pain and suffering from then. We keep your memory alive! We feel your spirit within us. Our family is back together again and lil Antonio has helped with that, probably more than he will ever know. Please help guide us all, watch over us and keep us safe from harm. Bop us on the head or give us some kind of sign if we are headed in the wrong direction. We all miss your physical presence around us but our memories of you will live forever in our hearts and be cherished in our thoughts.
Missing you always, Love Forever
~Gina
Antonio and Pop Pop
Donna Sorendino
March 15, 2012
Love Donna
March 12, 2010
Hey Dad! Gabrielle and I miss you so much! Sometimes we aren't satisfied with just the memories of you! But we know that's all we have until we are all together again! As the 4th anniversary came and went of your passing your memories are still very alive in our hearts, as they always will be.
Love you and Miss you
Love Donna
March 12, 2009
Hey Dad! Yesterday marked 3 years without your physical smile. But with my memories you will always be around...Keep me and Gabrielle safe. Love you and Miss you
Love Donna
March 11, 2008
Hey Dad,
It seems like yesterday that I was telling you to your face "love you", but today marks 2 years that I haven't. You always told me never let a day go by without telling someone that you love them. So like every other day, I am saying Love You and I miss you.
Donna
February 10, 2008
Hey Dad, as two years approach without you here,another loved one is taken from me. Now with your "good sense of humor" be nice and show that special visitor around. Keep reminding Gram that I love her,because you know she sometimes forgets things. I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!
Always in my Heart,
Nancy Meschino(Trivelli)
July 2, 2007
Though it is a year + that you have lost you dad, know that I am still praying for your family. My thoughts are still with you all. As I approach the 1 year anniversary of my fathers death, I know the pain you are all experiencing.Please know that I am here for you when you need someone to cry with.
Linda Toth
March 14, 2007
It's hard to believe that time goes by so quickly. Life goes on but you have to adjust to compensate for the loss. In this case a huge loss. I was always grateful to have a big brother, especially when he would have to come rescue me. One incident stands out above the rest. I was 18, and had gone out on a Friday night with friends from work. When I went to get into my car,which was parked around Kensington & Allegheny, to come home around 1230 am, I had a flat. I called my father to come help and he told me to take the El. At that moment, my brother, Joe came home. He came and rescued me and changed the tire at 1AM in the rain. Not many older brothers would do that. There have been many times through the last year that I have asked him to reach down and help his family, who misses him so much. He was the glue that kept things together. I believe he is watching from above and periodically reaches down and touches us all. Rich constantly talks about what a great loss and what a good man Joe was. They spent a lot of time together that last month and there was a genuine comradery. Time helps heal the wound, but we have to remember he is up there laughing with Mom & Dad.
Maria Evans
March 13, 2007
It seems like yesterday that we were all together, having our spaghetti dinners at grandmom and grandpops, celebrating holidays, and blowing out birthday candles. The devestation of losing grandmom as suddently as we did never seemed to go away, it just lessened over time. Even though grandpop was never the same, we took for granted that he would always be around - but then suddenly he was gone too. At least we all had each other: Uncle Joe, my mom (Linda), Aunt Arlene, and Uncle Gary. So when Uncle Joe went into the hospital last February, I simply took for granted that he would receive treatment, and return home to enjoy his family and friends. Never in a million years did I think we would lose him. I can not believe it has been a whole year. Watching him fight for every breath in that hospital room made me feel so sad at the realization that at any moment one of those breaths would be his last. However, as I hoped and prayed for a miracle, I realized - he was going to be with grandmom and grandpop - and suddenly, it felt okay to let him go. Scott, Alyssia Lucia, and I miss you very much, and we are so proud for having had you in our lives.
Arlene Roakes
March 9, 2007
To Everyone Who Reads This Note:
Joe was a wonderful son, brother, father and grandfather. I am glad to have had him for a brother growing up and looking out for me. He helped bring into this world a wonderful family, all of whom have so many wonderful attributes passed down along the family line. The love of our parents given to us is a great thing to have and hold onto throughout our life. It keeps us going and gives us hope when things are down. The love in my heart for my brother and all of my family members will always shine bright, and we will be together once more when we all meet in heaven.
Gina
March 9, 2007
Daddy,
Its hard to believe that a year has gone by. There hasnt been a day that I didnt think of you... or talk to you and ask you for help or guidance or just to watch over us. Mommy is coping but she misses you terribly. You really were (are)her world ! I miss your voice, your big hugs, your stubbornness (at times)... I look back and for a minute the memories of yesteryear feel real, and then...its gone. Just like that, with no warning, the way you were taken from us. It took a while for me to forgive God...Imagine that...for me to forgive HIm...like I would ever have that kind of power.. Yes, I went to church, you saw me there every week...but it took me some time to open my mind and hear what was being said because I was mad that he took you away from us. Its hard, and I know that you see how hard it is for us mommy, me, Teresa Donna and all the kids-but we know you are here with us every step of the way; I just wish I could hear you or feel your presence more. That one last hug that is sometime so hard to hold on to. Today is Friday-March 9, but it is one year exactly to the day you went in for this stupid "procedure" that they called it. Dad I'm ordering a tuna hoagie with cheese and Im bringing you your half. Maybe the deer will eat it. Well now that Iam crying again, I guess I should try to compose myself and wipe the tears away and try to get some work done. Daddy, I love you and think of you...
Always
Gina
Gina
October 10, 2006
Dad,
There isnt a single day that goes by that I dont think of you. This summer was so hard on all of us especially mommy and Johnny. Dad he misses you so much. He was so lost up the lake, we all were. It just isnt the same, heck nothing in life is the same. You and mommy were each others life and she truly is heartbroken. I wish I knew what else I could do for her. Can you help me? Daddy, I miss you so much, words can't express it. You were the best dad in the world, better than anyone could ever ask for. I love you so much. Sometimes when I think of you or look at pictures, I start out smiling but then usually end up balling my eyes out. Other times, I still get angry at God for taking you away from us- There were too many things that you didnt do or see, I guess now that all has changed... I know you are here with us and watch over us but if there is any way to feel your presence please help us. I love you forever and ever. Your daughter Gina
Colleen & Scot Gedraitis
March 16, 2006
Madge & Family,
We are devastated at the loss of Joe. Unfortunately, we met under bad circumstances, but we are glad to at least say we knew Joe. We just found out today about his passing and are very sorry we couldn't make the services. If there is anything at all that you need, please don't hesitate to call. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Parkwood Blaze
March 16, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family on your loss. He will be sadly missed.
Tom and Lynn Willuski
March 15, 2006
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Tom and Lynn Willuski
Kim Manes-Pelczar
March 14, 2006
Madge, Girls, Linda, Arlene, & Gary,
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
With Sympathy and Love,
Cousin Kim
Jack and Anne Carr
March 14, 2006
Our heart felt sympathy to your family. We will remember Joe.
Jack and Anne Carr
MARYANN DREISBACH
March 14, 2006
Teresa and Family,
I am deeply sadden by your loss. No words can comfort you at this time, but my prayers will keep you strong, you will be in my thoughts and remember you are not alone.
love & prayers
MARYANN & CHUCK
Nancy Meschino(Trivelli)
March 14, 2006
My heart, prayers and thought go out to the Sorendino Family. I will always remember your dad. He was a wonderful man. I will forever cherish the memories of him.
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