Joseph P. Roach, 86, of Ambler, PA, passed away on August 11, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita M. (Killeen) Roach. Joseph was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 4, 1931 to the late Joseph V. and Florence (Connors) Roach. He served his county with the U.S. Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Corporal. Joseph was a graduate of LaSalle College and worked as a Financial Manager for the Sperry Corporation/Unisys for over 40 years. He was a member of the Osmond Post Drum and Bugle Corps and the Grandfather’s Club at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Joseph loved music, dancing and spending time with loved ones at his shore home in Beach Haven West. He is survived by his two daughters: Kathleen Anderson (David) and Diane Kline (Daniel); five grandchildren: Danielle, Kellyann, Leighann Kline, Sarah and David Anderson; 4 great-grandchildren: Kayden Kline, Danny Tuffy, Lenni and Jack Mitros; a sister Barbara Woods. He was predeceased by a brother Patrick Roach. Relatives and friends are invited to his Funeral Mass on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 259 Forest Ave., Ambler, PA 19002. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Emil J. Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 951 E. Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 and again on Monday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Church. Inurnment will be in Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn.
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Aug
951 E. Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
Visitation
20
Aug
259 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
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20
Aug
259 Forest Avenue
Ambler, PA 19002
Cemetery Details
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2556 Susquehanna Road
Roslyn , PA 19001
