Joseph E. Nearey, 69 of West Chester PA, formerly of Darby PA, passed away on June 26, 2016.
He was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (nee Dolan) Nearey.
Joe was the beloved husband of Diane G. Nearey (nee Charbonnier); the loving father of Heather M. Meyer (nee Nearey) and Joseph P. Nearey; the loving grandfather of Colton Meyer and Lia Nearey.
Joe served in the US Army 101st Airborne. He was past Captain of Darby Fire Company #2. Joe was active in the American Legion. He was the Senior Vice Commander and past Commander for the Richard Carmichael Post #578 in East Lansdowne. He worked for Giant in the produce department and prior to that he worked for Trans World Airlines.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM Thursday, June 30, 2016 at SS Simon & Jude Church, 8 Cavanaugh Court, West Chester, PA 19382 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM. Interment Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to American Legion Post #0578, 152 Friendship Road, Drexel Hill, PA 19026-5009. Please include the post number with # preceding the number (#0578) on the check.
Visitation
Thursday, June 30, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SS. Simon & Jude Church
8 Cavanaugh Court West Chester 19382, United States