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Joseph "Jay" Verna
1948 - 2013
Joseph "Jay" Verna
1948 - 2013
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Joseph Verna Obituary
Joseph "Jay" Verna died on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. He was 64.
Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Levittown, Mr. Verna has resided in Allentown for the past 3 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Neshaminy High School.
Mr. Verna was a skilled welder.
He was involved with Narcotics Anonymous.
Mr. Verna was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph P. and Bryna Verna and his sister, Diane Bareuther,
He was the loving father of Jason Verna and his wife, Amber, Shane Verna and Jesse and Jackie Medd, and devoted grandfather of Ava. Mr. Verna will also be sadly missed by his sister, Barbara Metz and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown, where his memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm.
Condolences may be posted at www.doughertyfuneralhome.com.
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July 23, 2013
I met Joe at St. Mary Medical Center as I am a chaplain. He would always call for the chaplain for Communion. Over the years we became friends. Not being able to drive was hard for him but he would walk up to the hospital which isn't an easy walk just to go to Mass. He told me of his history, his difficulties and how proud that he was living a good life. He would show me a picture of his 1st granddaughter Ava and how he loved her. He had a great sense of humor and was a "character" but a lovable character.
About a year or so ago, he showed up in my office to see me. He was happy to be living in Allentown with his sister. Joe had a beautiful faith and love for the Lord and I know he is with God and pain free. Rest in peace dear Joe! Madeline Marr, Staff Chaplain at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhrone, PA
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July 19, 2013
I wish you peace, my old friend.
Isabell
We loved going to breakfast now and then to catch up and make each other laugh!
July 19, 2013
Jay was a longtime dear friend. So many great memories and I will miss him so much. He was a great friend to me. He loved his granddaughter Ava so much and talked always of when is next visit was to see his sons Jason and Shane, AMber and Ava..They all were the light of his life. I was so proud of the change he made with his life the past few years. He really was Proud too. His humour will go unforgotten!:) Always making me roar! Prayers thoughts and hugs to the Verna family and know how much he loved you so!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Blair
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