Joseph FrancisWeber of Ocean City, NJ, 89, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2014, in his home in Ocean City. In recent weeks, Joe was lovingly attended to by his son John (Susan) and daughters Patrice Teel (Tom), Jeanne Summers (Keith), Janet Jessup (Scott) and Anne Kane (David).
Joe was born in Greenwich Village in New York City to George and Margaret Weber. He is predeceased by his brother George and sister Margaret. He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx in 1942 and remained a loyal supporter. Joe entered the Army in 1943 and earned a Purple Heart for life-threatening injuries in France. Joe was the husband of the late Marie (“Chickie”) Patton. He is survived by five children, twelve grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joe and Chickie shared a life-long friendship with Jack (deceased) and Margaret Meehan. Joe and Peg’s shared friendship resulted in their marriage in 1994. They had twenty years together.
Joe spent 35 years with Mobil Oil Company in refinery operations. He lived a life of honesty, hard work, and family. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, August 18, at Saint Augustine Church, 13th St. & Wesley Ave., Ocean City, NJ at 11a.m. Friends and family may call 9:30-10:45 a.m. before Mass. Burial will follow in Seaside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Joseph F. Weber Scholarship at Cardinal Hayes High School, 650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451 c/o Father Joseph Tierny. For condolences and information, visit www.godfreyfuneralhome.com.
Janet,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. Prayers for you and your family.