JOSEPH J. DELLAVECCHIA JR.

JOSEPH J. DELLAVECCHIA JR.

JOSEPH DELLAVECCHIA Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2009.
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JOSEPH J. DELLAVECCHIA JR. Funeral Director, 64 of West Chester died Sunday December 6, 2009. He was the husband of Kristine L. Nelson DellaVecchia, father of Joseph J. DellaVecchia, III and his wife Christine, Ronald K. DellaVecchia, and his wife Christina, Damian M. DellaVecchia and his wife Elizabeth and Michael D. DellaVecchia and his wife Felicia, grandfather of Alexa, Joseph IV, Nicholas, Damian Jr., Sophia, Olivia, Andrew, Isabella and Matthew, son of Angelina Lombardi DellaVecchia, brother of Angela C. Tempesta and Andrea R. Tempesta. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass 11 A.M. Friday Dec. 11, 2009 at St. Agnes Church 233 W. Gay St., West Chester, PA 19380. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery. Viewing will be held from 4 - 9 P.M. Thursday Dec. 10, 2009 and also from 8 - 10 A.M. on Friday Dec. 11, 2009 at the DELLAVECCHIA, REILLY, SMITH & BOYD FUNERAL HOME, INC. 410 NORTH CHURCH ST. WEST CHESTER PA 610-696-1181. www.drsfh.com Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Agnes Church at the above address, and/or The Chester County Hospital 701 E. Marshall St. West Chester, PA 19380 and/or Neighborhood Hospice 400 E. Marshall St. West Chester PA 19380 and/or Camilla Hall Nursing Home, Immaculata, PA 19345

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December 2, 2019

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December 16, 2009

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December 13, 2009

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Roseanne Pusey

December 2, 2019

Sending our love and prayers to you on this anniversary of Dad's falling asleep. You are in our thoughts.
Roseanne and John Pusey

December 16, 2009

Dear Kris and your entire family. Please know how sad we were to hear of Joes' death... I am sure you will draw strength from your family and friends. Frank and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Fondly Sue and Frank Rochon

Melissa King

December 13, 2009

Hi Kris, Joey, Ronnie, Damien and Michael. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe. My heart and prayers go out to you and your families. I wanted more than anything to be there for you guys at the funeral but it just wasn't possible. I wish you peace in this hard time. After a year I still find it hard to talk about my own father's passing so my heart truly goes out to each and every one of you. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful man. I do hope to see you soon but until then I will keep you in my prayers. All my love, Melissa (Tim & Zachary)

Jim Pingelli

December 12, 2009

Gone too soon! I loved my cousin Joey. I admired his great sense of humor and generosity of spirit. I'll miss his hilarious impersonations and his big heart. He was such a great guy.
Requiescat in pace.

Crystal Filopanti

December 12, 2009

I was Mr. DellaVecchia's nurse many many times...and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I just had him a few weeks ago and I remember he would always play tricks on me with my coworkers...he had a great sense of humor...he will be sorely missed. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that he had wanted so badly to take his grandchildren to Florida, but he told me that everytime that he had made arrangements he ended up back in the hospital. He always talked about his family and his love for them was apparent. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your memories give you strength through this difficult time.

Roseanne Pusey

December 10, 2009

Ron and Chris,
We were so very sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. You all are in our prayers. He was such a great man! We enjoyed being in his company and listening to his stories. May his memory be enternal!
Love,
The Pusey Family-Roe, John, Johnny and Christopher

Castle Family

December 9, 2009

Our Hearts ache for all of you right now. I have never met anyone like "Pappa Joe". He was amazing - such a dear and caring man. I always felt so proud when anyone in my family used The DellaVecchia Funeral Home. Joe had found the true meaning of comfort in caring for families and I know his wife and sons will carry on the same. I will miss him but but I know he is with the LORD now and that is right where he needs to be. Our Love and Prayers to his beautiful family. He was so proud of all of you and loved you all so much. Our love and prayers are with you

Beth

December 9, 2009

I had the privilege of caring for Mr. Dellavecchia as a student nurse a few weeks ago, and I was so saddened to learn of his passing. My heart goes out to all of you who knew and loved him, but especially his wife. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers! I am so lucky to have gotten to know him, even for such a brief time.

Jim & Barb Burger

December 8, 2009

We were so fortunate to have known Joe these past 14 years. He was such a fun, good hearted person who always made us smile if not laugh every time we spoke with him. He had a funny story to tell almost every time we would talk to him. Noone, anywhere, could have a neighbor half as nice as Joe was. Although he will be missed by all, the great memories of who he was as a loving husband, dedicated father and true friend to so many will never be forgotten.

Michael Cefaratti

December 8, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing of a dear friend, a friend of my mother and father, friend of the Cefaratti/Gentile family. As a little boy growing up in Southwest Philadelphia, I remember the many get togethers with Joe and Christine, and wonderful mother, Stella! I miss those times with him. Joe most recently handled the passing of my mother last year. He was always so respectful, courteous, and compassionate, and I loved talking with this vibrant man. I will miss his presence here on earth, and will always have the memories of times we shared together with the family.

Donna Ann Ruberti

December 8, 2009

I am so sorry to hear the loss of Joe. What a great person. I will miss his smiling face, him calling me as he was going down the Radiology halls, get me a private room. He always made me feel like a million dollars with a huge smile from ear to ear and of course always kept me on my toes! I will miss those hugs! Thank you so much! I am so honored to have known him. He is an angel looking down on us now! He will truly be missed by all! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire DellaVecchia Family at this sad and most difficult time.
. God bless you all Love you

Giacomucci Family

December 8, 2009

We are all so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire DellaVecchia Family at this sad time.

Nancy DellaVecchia_Wilson

December 8, 2009

I am sorry sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful man and dear cousin. Numerous times he made the passing of someone in our family bearable through his kindness and compassion. I can only hope that his family is comforted by knowing how truly special he was. My deepest condolences to his wife, children and grandchildren. My cousin Joey was sure something special.
Nancy Della Vecchia-Wilson, (daughter of John and Frances, granddaughter of Millie and John)

Maria Renkey

December 8, 2009

My heart is so sad for the whole family. His passion for life and devotion to his family and every one he called friend leaves a lasting mark on us all. I will miss my "brother".

Martha Cavanagh

December 8, 2009

My sincere condolences to the DellaVecchia Family. I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Such a lovely man! He will be missed in West Chester and in the hearts of the many, many people he helped. He knew my brothers and when I lived in West Chester on Church St. DellaVecchia's was just a few doors down the block. It was nice to know that the Dellavecchia's were nearby.

Dominic J. Bernaudo F.D.

December 8, 2009

To the entire Dellavecchia Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences, Joe was a great guy and a good friend who will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.

Anne Marie Reilly

December 8, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Joe (or "Big Joe") was a wonderful person. He loved his family & celebrated life. He will truely be missed. The DellaVecchia family are in my thoughts & prayers.

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