Joseph E. Power, Jr., 79, on February 10, 2012, of Runnemede.


Born and raised in South Philadelphia, he was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee May). Devoted father of Kathleen (Paul) P. Krulish, Linda J. (Kevin) Gill, Barbara A. (Mark) Salerno, Mary E. (Gary) Kindle, Sister Elizabeth Grace(Laurie) and the late baby Joseph Power. Son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth(nee Hamilton) Power. Loving stepfather of Michael Gable, Diane Gable, Ellen(James)Hrkach and Frank(Karen)Gable. Loving grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 1. Dear brother of Joan (Alexander) Arrow and the late Francis Stairiker, Mary Sasso and Martin Power. Beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.


Joseph was a 1950 graduate of Southeast Catholic High School. He proudly served as a U.S. Marine Corps corporal during the Korean War. For many years, Joseph worked for the Philadelphia Navy Yard as a foreman and marine machinist for Shop 38. After retiring, he later became superintendent of Hodson Commons in Cherry Hill.

Joseph was a member of St. Maria Goretti RC Church.


Family and friends are invited to call from 7 to 9pm Monday evening and 8:15 to 9:15am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.


His Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Child Parish, St. Maria Goretti RC Church, Runnemede Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.


Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery,Chews Landing.


Expressions of sympathy may be made in Joseph's memory to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, 121 S. St. Asaph St.,Alexandria, VA 22314.

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