Joseph John Gappa Sr.? Age 90?
Joseph John Gappa, Sr.? wife of Pauline C.? (Lascoskie) Gappa, died on Thursday morning, July 17, 2008 at? Arista Care at Meadow Springs,? Plymouth Meeting, PA.? Born in Herndon , PA? he was a son of the late Louis Gappa, Sr, and Rose (Zyzner) Gappa.?
Mr. Gappa was a graduate of the Trevorton High School .? Mr. Gappa was an independent trucker in the fuel industry.? A Veteran Mr. Gappa? he served in the United States Army.? Mr. Gappa was a member of West End Fire Co., the Polish American Citizens Club, Spring City and Boxcar Richmond Virginia American Legions.? He was also a Past President of the Kimberton Lions Club.?
Surviving in addition to his wife Pauline are 4 daughters, Barbara wife of Steve Aaron of Fort Meyers , Fl, Michelle wife of Louis Lampkin of Millsboro , DE , Lisa wife of Robert Norris of Cabin John, MD, Connie wife of David Richey of Schwenksville , PA.? 5 Sons, Joseph and Raymond Sr. of Phoenixville, Louis husband Mary Elizabeth Gappa, Gregory Sr., husband of Nola Gappa of Phoenixville, David Sr. husband of Shelley Gappa of Spring City.? A sister Mary Groff of Audubon , PA.? 17 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren.? Mr. Gappa was predeceased by a grandson James E. Smale III, 5 Sisters, Jean, Irene, Annie, Helen and Agnes..? Also predeceased by 2 brothers, Sylvester and Lawrence.?
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church,? 219 Dayton Street , Phoenixville , PA.? Officiating will be the Rev.? Jeffrey Stecz.? Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at the church.? Interment will be in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery .?In lieu of flowers, Contributions may be made in his memory to American Diabetes Assoc., 150 Monument Rd. Suite 100 , Bala Cynwyd , PA 19004 .? Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home Inc. Main St. at Fifth Ave. Phoenixville , PA.? On-line condolences may be made at www.CampbellEnnisKlotzbachFuneralHome.com.?