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Joseph DeLeo Obituary
Joseph R. DeLeo, 88, of Hellertown, died on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services in Bethlehem. He was born in Philadelphia, the son of the late Rocco and Anna (Castelucci) DeLeo. Joseph was a police officer for the city of Bethlehem for 23 years retiring in 1981. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Survivors: Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his sister, Geraldine, wife of Earl Dreisbach; and many nieces and nephews extending three generations. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carmella Streano; and his brother, John Labriola, Jr. Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 1861 Catasauqua Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18018. Visitation will be Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., and again on Tuesday, from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. at Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem. Burial will follow at Holy Saviour Mausoleum, Bethlehem. Send online condolences to: www.connellfuneral.com.
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Uncle Joe holding, Annie & Nora
November 16, 2012
My Uncle Joe holding us" Annie & Nora when we were lil babies, a photo i will always cherish. I love you!
November 13, 2012
Uncle Joe,
God looked around his garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone, for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. God Bless your heart Uncle Joe. Until we all see you again. RIP Dear Uncle Joe.
Nora Labriola Fewell
Rita Ender
November 12, 2012
Dear Geraldine and family, sorry to hear of your loss of Joe, take care and GOD bless all of your family. prayerfully,
Jessica Coleman
November 12, 2012
So glad I got the chance to see you one last time. I still remember when we lived on Lincoln Street and you used to come over for dinner one a week! Wish I got the chance to talk to you more about cop stuff. I knew you were an officer in Bethlehem, but I did not realize that you were for twenty some years! That is definitely something I lookup to. Tell Nanny I said Hello!
Love,
Jessie
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Kelly Wood
November 12, 2012
Uncle Joe, you will be missed immensely but never forgotten. I feel so honored and privileged to have known such a sweet, kind & loving man who cherished his family. I will always remember all of the great times we had at Nan & Gramps' house at Christmas time. You touched so many lives and I know you will be watching over all of us. Rest In Peace Uncle Joe, I love you....go fly with the angels...
Kelly Wood
November 12, 2012
Uncle Joe you will be missed immensely. I feel priviliged to have known such a loving, sweet man who cherished his family. You made a huge impact on so many lives and you will be deeply missed. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories at Christmas time when we all got together at Nan & Gramps' house. I know you are finally at peace and will be watching out for us all. I love you Uncle Joe....Go fly with the angels.
Jylene Stanley
November 12, 2012
Dear Chris and the Entire DeLeo Family,
Deepest sympathies. Cherish the memories of your Uncle Joe and all the good times that you have shared.
Donna (Horwath) Fortun
November 12, 2012
To Joe's family--- I am sorry for you loss, growing up hearing all the "Uncle Joe" stories, I know how much he meant to all of you, how much of himself he gave to this country, the police department and most importantly to all of you.
November 11, 2012
Dear Uncle Joe
I am so happy I got to see you one last time. Although I will never know if you knew I was there it just felt right to be there. And along with the sadness of losing you, I am also very excited to know that there is no doubt my mother has been patiently waiting for her big brother to arrive. Please tell her how much I love her and miss her. And I certainly hope you two don't take the casinos broke up there. It was an honor to be your niece and will never forget the cop stories I loved to hear. Till we meet again!!!!!
Love
Carla
Heather Jackson
November 11, 2012
We are so saddened to hear you are no longer with us!! Sympathy goes to all of our family and that he shares a special place inside all of us!! I know he is smiling down on us until we met again ....we will try to be strong and Uncle Joe you will never be forgotten...xoxoxo Heather Brent, Jim and Cathy Jackson
November 11, 2012
To my Dear Beloved Uncle Joe
You walked the halls with me when I was a baby and again with my children.
I don't remember a single day without you in my life. You have been my uncle, my mentor and one of my "best friends". I will never forget all the wonderful things you've done for me and my children. There will be that empty space at the holiday table but never an emptiness in my heart. You will remain with me forever. This will be one of the last duties that I have performed for you - and everything I ever done was always with "LOVE AND DEVOTION" for all you have done for me in my lifetime. I will always keep you in my heart and prayers and will always always love you. One day we will meet again and I'll be able to thank you in person!!!!!
Love always
Anne Marie Brown
ESTHER PHELPS
November 10, 2012
REMEMBER JOE FROM WHEN I WORKED IN MAGISTRATES OFFICE AND HE CAME IN ALL THE TIME JUST TO SAY HELLO AND WE WOULD JOKE ALL THE TIME....VERY NICE MAN AND FRIEND..
Annie Labriola
November 10, 2012
Dear Uncle Joe, for the short time that we have known each other, I have come to love, care and respect you. When i see your face, I see my dad and that gives me GREAT joy. I still have a photo of you holding Nora and I when we were lil babies. I will cherish it forever. You are in heaven now with our Lord Jesus, Say hi to Dad for me and Grammy and aunt Carm and tell them i love them also. I love you, Annie
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