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Joseph William McMurtrie, 81, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Carteret Health Care.
A funeral mass for Joseph will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave #51, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Joseph was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who had an expansive career in the meat business for over 60 years. He traveled the world, made friends wherever he went and never met a dog he didn't like.
Joseph is survived by his son, Matthew McMurtrie (Shawn McMurtrie); daughter, Jessica McMurtrie (Michael Palumbo); and his five grandchildren, Patrick, Ryan, Connor, Caitlin and Charley.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patricia McMurtrie and daughter, Lisa McMurtrie.
Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.
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