Joseph F. Lennon, Sr. Obituary (1932

Joseph Lennon passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 22, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on August 4, 1932 in South Philadelphia to the late Michael & Frances (Nee; Anderson) Lennon. Growing up in South Philadelphia Joseph attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grade School, where he would also meet the love of his life Bernadette Masci. The nuns in the elementary school would give Joseph a rose to give to his future bride and from that point on he chased her until he caught her. In his teenage years Joseph would hear the calling from his nation and enlist in the U.S Army serving as a soldier in the Korean War. Returning home with one person on his mind, his Bernadette. Joseph not only surprised her with being home but also with a ring and a proposal. The two would get married and begin their family together having three sons Joseph Lennon Jr., David (Maureen) Lennon, and the late Christopher Lennon. He dedicated himself to his family completely. Joseph formally worked at the navy yard in transportation until he made the leap over to become a Castor at the U.S Mint. When Joseph wasn't working he could be found coaching his sons football team at EOM which he was very proud to do. He was a member of the Merry Makers, and the Bryson NYB and found great joy in being a mummer. He was a proud member of the OLMC Holy Name Society, enjoyed trips to shore with his wife and family, fishing with his sons and grandsons, and visits to his ancestral Ireland. He will be dearly missed by many, including the Bryson family which holds a special place in his heart, and he in theirs, but most especially by his 6 grandchildren the late Tiffany Lennon, Kelliann (Earl) Fowler, Meghan (Mike) Lennon, Colin (Amy) Lennon, Anna Lennon, Michael (MaLeana) Lennon. He also served as a proud great grandfather to Salvatore DiNicola, Earl Fowler Jr., Emily DiNicola, Abigail Fowler, Wyatt Fowler. Joseph shared his love and had great relationships with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to Join Joseph's family in honoring his life at his visitation which will take place on Thursday January 30, 2025 from 8:00am-10:15am at the The Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral located on 2239 S 3rd street Philadelphia PA 19148. Followed by his funeral mass across the street at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church at 10:30 am. Following mass Joseph will be buried along side his wife and son at SS. Peter and Paul cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks all donations be made to the wounded warriors project.