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Joseph F. Dennis, 79

June 01, 2020

Joseph F. Dennis, 79, of Willow Street, PA, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at The Glen at Willow Valley. Born in Red Bank, NJ, he was the son of the James Leon Dennis and Grace (Bublin) Drury. He was the loving husband of 54 years to the late Helen (Venturino) Dennis who passed in 2019.

Before relocating to Lancaster County, Joseph was a member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church of Red Bank, NJ. Prior to retirement, Joseph was employed by the Department of Treasury. He was a Veteran of the US Army National Guard serving from 1959 to 1965. Joseph enjoyed fishing, collecting coins and stamps and umpiring baseball. He was a member of the Shewsbury Hose Company and served as the mayor of Shewsbury from 1975-1979. He enjoyed researching genealogy. Most of all he cherished spending time with his family.

Joseph is survived by his children: Julieanne M. Bartlett, wife of Seth, Kathleen G. Dennis and Joseph C. Dennis, husband of Jennifer; and a grandson, Jackson N. Dennis.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30AM on Friday, June 5, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. A viewing will take place prior from 10:30AM until 11:30AM at the church. Interment will be in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Joseph’s memory to St. Labre Indian School, https://www.stlabre.org/.

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Condolences to the Family

January 15, 2021

I enjoyed delivering your mail when I was a volunteer at Willow Valley. He will be missed.
Colton Young

June 20, 2020

I share the family’s sorrow over Joe’s death. We were classmates at both St. James Elementary School and Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, NJ. He was a quiet person, a good student, and had friendly words to say to everyone. Am sure he is with the Lord and smiling down on his family. Go in peace and love, Joe, you are remembered by many!
Margaret Mastal

June 13, 2020

So sorry to hear of Joseph’s passing. He used to umpire for my Monday softball league games at Patterson Ave. in Shrewsbury across the street from where he lived. A very nice gentleman, indeed. RIP, Joe.
Dave Henry

June 09, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to Joe’s Family. Joe was my next door neighbor on Bridge Ave,
My classmate at St James & RBC, We shared so much of our childhood, his quiet nature
will never be forgotten…rest in peace, dear Joe…..Bobbie

June 07, 2020

I am so sorry to see the passing of my cousin Joey. Although I am much younger I always adored him and looked up to him! Aunt Gracie will be happy to have her son with her now. My condolences to his children Love Patti Bublin Brister Fair Haven NJ

Visitation: Friday, June 05, 2020; 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 119 South Prince Street; Lancaster, PA 17603
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Services: Friday, June 05, 2020; 11:30 AM; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; 119 South Prince Street; Lancaster, PA 17603
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