Joseph M. Chiarolanza

Joseph M. Chiarolanza, 86, of Eagleville, formerly of Germantown, went to be with his Lord May 3, 2012. He is survived by his loving companion of 26 years, Rose Carfagno. Born August 18, 1925 in Philadelphia, Joseph was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Mary (Manzo) Chiarolanza. Mr. Chiarolanza worked as a cement mason for over 50 years and was a dedicated member of the Cement Masons Union Local #592. He was a longtime member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, Norristown. Joseph's greatest passion, however, was ballroom dancing. In addition to his companion, Joseph is survived by three children, Glenn J. Chiarolanza and his wife, LeeAnn, of Peoria, AZ, Joseph M. Chiarolanza and his wife, JoAnn, of Lansdale, and Marialisa Chiarolanza-Valera and her husband, Timothy, of Glenside; 13 grandchildren; and 14 beloved great-grandchildren. Mr. Chiarolanza was preceded in death by his wife, Rosalie (Wilenchik) Chiarolanza, who died in 1985, and a son, George S. Chiarolanza, who died in 1993. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Manuel, John, and Paul Chiarolanza. Joseph's Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, where friends may greet the family after 9 AM. Interment will follow in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Twp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joseph's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, Lansdale.