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Joseph Marsilio Obituary
Joseph V. Marsilio, 94, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on December 5, at Lehigh Valley Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Pearl (Astleford) Marsilio, they shared 50 years of marriage together. Born in Hazleton on April 10, 1919, son of the late Salvatore and Maria (Avillion) Marsilio. He was a graduate of Penn State University with a BS in metallurgical engineering and taught classes at Penn State Extension in Bethlehem. He worked at Bethlehem Steel from 1941 and at Homer Research Lab for Bethlehem Corporation from 1961 until 1981. He was a Research Supervisor and had patents in his name for processing new methods of steel making. After retiring his avocations were land surveying and hunting. He enjoyed building projects and loved attending Penn State football games with his family. He was a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church in Allentown and taught Bible Study and volunteered at St. Lukes Hospital in Fountain Hill. Survivors: He is survived by his three loving daughters, Sharon L. husband Edward B. Cope, Carol J. husband Douglas C. Miller and Diane E. Marsilio-Diamond all of Allentown; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services: There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the John F. Herron Funeral Home, 458 Center At Market Street, Bethlehem followed by a Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Pauls Catholic Church, 2nd and Susquehanna Streets in Allentown. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Johns Cemetery, St. John, PA. Contributions: To the Church or Autism Speaks, all in c/o the Funeral home.
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Mary Beth Makoski
December 15, 2013
Dear Carol, Doug, girls and all Poppy Joe's family: I am so sad for you all on the loss of your loving father, but take comfort in knowing he's with your wonderful Mom, his darling Pearl. I will cherish my conversations with him and loved him very much. Please know my thoughts and prayers have been with you all since learning of his passing. All my love ....Mary Beth Makoski
Erin Geist
December 12, 2013
I am a friend of Diane's. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts go out to everyone who him. RIP...
Mary Beth Makoski
December 11, 2013
Dear Carol, Doug, girls, grandkids and to Poppy Joe's beloved family: im so sorry I missed Lori's phone call last week telling me of yout Dad's passing...I pray for your family nightly all the time and I hope you all can take comfort from knowing he's with your wonderful Mother and the love of his life. His suffering and lonliness for her are over and my thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you...with all my love, Mary Beth Makoski
December 10, 2013
Dear Marsilio cousins, remembering many happy memories at the cabin with you. Loved spending summer days with Uncle Joe, Aunt Pearl, and the girls. Love, Judy Marsilio Whitaker
December 10, 2013
To Lori and your family, may God bless you and keep you warm in the memories of your lost loved one. He was a special man indeed. Deepest sympathy from both of us. Tim and Jackie Romig
Mariann (Hebelka) Cameron
December 10, 2013
Dear Diane, Carol and Sharon,
God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. I know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever.
My heartfelt condolences,
Mariann "Hebelka" Cameron
Tom Marsilio
December 8, 2013
A real credit to a fine family, his legacy lives.
Lindsey Diamond
December 8, 2013
Dear Poppop,
I love you and I am blessed and thankful I had you in my life for all this time. Without you I wouldn't be who I am today. I'll always keep you tucked safely within my heart!
Love,
Your Little Girl
Diane Marsilio
December 8, 2013
Dear Dad,
I was so proud of you when I saw your obituary in the newspaper today. You accomplished so much in your 94 years of life.
I remember one time, when I was in elementary school, you came in and spoke about making steel, and I was so excited and very proud of you. You have done so much for your family. I will treasure the memories of all of our Jersey shore vacations...Wildwood and Ocean City among others. You taught me how to swim in the Nescopeck Creek. I thought I was a big cheese, because you showed me how to go with the current! I was very young at the time. You taught me how to target-shoot at the cottage. My first roller-coaster ride was with you. We used to ride bikes together on the boardwalk at the shore and collect shells in the morning on the beach. You taught me how to take care of and feed sick robins. I remember step 2 of the process, when they got strong enough, was to put worms in a coffee can of dirt, and to show them how to pull out the worms. The hard part was to let the robins go when they were strong and ready. Remember, for awhile, they would fly and land on our heads and shoulders. The robins would peck on the windows, and pop in for a visit. Then, the next year, they would peck on the windows, but not come in. Following that, they would fly around our heads but not sit on our shoulders. I loved watching them fly around the following year, strong but then not getting near us, which was the goal. Lots of memories of holidays and trips to relatives, who are up in heaven with you. You could build anything, fix anything, and later in life, cook really good food! I was so fortunate to have you as my Dad here on earth for so many years of my life. Now, your work is done here. I know that you are with Mom now. Each time I dream about her, there is a significant event. A few days before your passage to heaven, I dreamed that I was making a bed and having trouble in the process. Mom appeared and started to make the bed with me. There were a lot of blankets on it. I usually dream about Mom when there is a significant event. Two days later, you went to heaven. I will miss you, Dad. I know that I will see you and Mom again. I love you both.
Your daughter,
Diane
Anne Weiss
December 8, 2013
To Diane and Family -
We were so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. He had a full and happy life and wonderful daughters to care for him. I know you will always cherish precious memories of him and hold a special place in your heart for him. Please know you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy and love - Anne and Todd Weiss
Susan Kauffman
December 8, 2013
To Carol, Sharon, Diane and families. Please accept my sincere sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to all of you. The loss of a parent remains with us always, although pleasant memories will eventually replace the grief. Thinking of you.
With Love
Susan and Lee Kauffman
Alex Diamond
December 8, 2013
I love you Pop-Pop. I really miss you and I hope that you and Grammy Pearl are having a good time up in heaven. You deserve it. :)
From,
Your loving grandson
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