Joseph T. Begley III

Joseph T. "Joe" Begley III, 74, of Clifton Heights passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023. Joe was the son of Joseph and Marion Begley and born in Philadelphia and later lived in Briarcliffe and Holmes, PA. He graduated from Cardinal O'Hara High School and Temple University. Joe was a Certified Public Accountant. Although retired, he maintained his credits and continued to practice for his friends. He served as Secretary Treasurer for the Michael Menichini Scholarship Fund from 2000 and enjoyed dropping off the check at Cardinal O'Hara High School. He was a long time member of St. Eugene Church which he attended faithfully. Joe enjoyed his friends, family and sports. He had such a wide network of friends and was great in getting people together to stay in touch and have fun. He was very proud that he was in the first graduating class of Cardinal O'Hara High School in 1966 and never missed an All Class Reunion. Always loved to run into a fellow alum. He was an avid fan of Penn State Football and Villanova Basketball in addition to the Phillies and Eagles. He was a walking encyclopedia of sports knowledge that everyone can attest to. Joe enjoyed trips to Notre Dame Football games with his friends. Avalon was his destination of choice when headed to the Jersey shore. Additionally, Joe loved to swim and would pride himself on the number of laps that he could swim either at the HealthPlex /Y or at the apartment's pool. He, also, walked miles, almost daily, through the hills of Clifton or Newtown Square. In earlier years he was a runner and participated in many road runs, including the Media 5 Mile and the Broad Street Run. Beloved partner of 39 years Margaret Tyrrell: Survived by his sister Lynne(Patrick) Fitzpatrick: Loving uncle to Bobby-Sue(Bill) Miller, Brendan, Rory (Katherine), Conor (Emily) Fitzpatrick. He is predeceased by his father and mother, Joseph and Marion Begley, his brother Robert Begley. He is also survived by many great nephews and great nieces. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing/Visitation Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:30AM at Saint Eugene Church 200 S Oak Avenue, Primos, PA 19018 followed by Mass of Christian Burial 11:00AM. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064. Contributions to Cardinal O'Hara High School, 1701 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064 or Saint Eugene Church, 200 S Oak Avenue, Primos, PA 19018. (O'Leary FH www.olearyfuneral .com)