Obituary of Joseph N. Pace

Joseph N. Pace Jr., age 81, of Folcroft, PA passed away peacefully on June 9. 2018. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Joseph was a resident of Folcroft most of his life. He retired after many years where he was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19. Joe was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Norwood. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Folcroft Gun Club, he was an avid Eagle's fan and was known as a car enthusiast who enjoyed Corvettes and Cadillacs. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Rose Massaro Pace and a brother, Rocco Pace. He is survived by his 6 children, Michael (Catherine) Pace, Rocco (Carol) Pace, Thomas (Donna) Pace, Robert (Doreen) Pace, Patricia (John) Taffe and Susan (David) Bachor, his brother, Thomas Pace, his former wife, Mary Pace, 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, 9:00-10:45AM at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 233 Mohawk Ave., Norwood, PA followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00AM. Interment will remain private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's memory may be made to the Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Dr., Ste. 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.