Joseph J. Palmer

Joseph J. Palmer, 75, of Blue Bell, PA died on March 5, 2024. He was the husband of the late Joanne (Dougherty) Palmer. Joe was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 6, 1948 to the late Joseph T. and Rose G. (Patrone) Palmer. He was a graduate from Drexel University receiving his B.S. and Widner University receiving his MBA. Joe was the owner of ASH-STE, Co. a consulting company. He was Supervisor of Whitpain Township for 18 years. Joe was on the Board of Trustees for Montgomery County Community College and the Board of Trustees for Gwynedd Mercy University. He loved the beach and traveling, especially to Mexico. Joe enjoyed fishing and golfing. Joe is survived by his daughters Ashley Matozzo (Jeremy) and Stephanie Bongartz (Joe), his granddaughters Julianna and Alaina, and his brother Thomas Palmer. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday, March 11, 2024 at 11:00AM at St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. A Viewing will be held Sunday evening from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Funeral Homes and Crematory, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 and Monday morning at 9:30AM – 10:45AM at St. Helena Church at the above address. Entombment will be held at St. Patrick Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joe's name can be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made and memories shared at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.