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Born in Keyser, West Virginia on January 24, 1936, he was the son of Clyde and Pearl Boyce. He spent his entire career with the same company, West Virginia Pulp and Paper in Luke, Maryland, and eventually rising to become a national sales manager, finally settling in Yardley Pennsylvania in 1970. He was an active member of Woodside Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed golf at the Yardley country club. Joe moved to Florida to be near his daughter after losing the love of his life, Virginia, to cancer in early 2017.
Joe is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law Kathryn (Paul) Doran, JoAnn (Jeffrey) Rocque; four grandchildren Peter (Lara) Doran, John (Jill) Doran, Alexander (Emily) Rocque, and Stacey (Anthony) Rocque; three great grandchildren, Nellie Doran, Finn Doran and Jude Rocque. In addition, he is survived by his brother Terry (Ellen) Boyce. Joe was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Helen Virginia (Hardegan) Boyce, and his brother and his wife, Paul and Melissa Boyce.
After a private family service, Joe will be laid to rest beside his wife, Virginia, at Newtown cemetery, Newtown, Pennsylvania. Memorial Contributions in Joe's name can be made to the Woodside Presbyterian Church 1667 Edgewood Rd. Yardley, PA 19067. Arrangements are under the care of the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 17 S. Delaware Ave. Yardley, PA 19067. Condolences for the family can be left at www.fitzgeraldsommerfuneralhome.com.
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Carmita O'Neal
September 4, 2023
I met Joe through my sweet friend Joyce Notaro at the Crosspoint Breavement group. Joe was always smiling and very kind. He was very special and will be greatly missed, we love you Joe.
Dee Reddick
September 1, 2023
Mr. Joe you will be truly missed!! You´re were such a nice man. Rest in peace
Bill Rice
August 31, 2023
Joe was quite a guy. He was kind, involved, entertaining, and always showed interest in others. He seemed to never disappoint with his unique stories also. Well liked by myself and all that knew him. He will be missed. My condolences go out to all that had the pleasure to know him. RIP Sir.
Joyce Notaro
August 30, 2023
Joe came to Florida and joined Grief share group at Crosspoint Church after the passing of his wife . He will be missed .
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