Joseph J. Suppa, 97, of Irvine, PA., died Friday evening, February
12, 2016 at Rouse Warren County Home after a brief illness. He
was born May 12, 1918 in Irvine, PA., Son of the late Frank and
Victoria Randinelli Suppa. Joe was a longtime resident of Irvine
and formerly of Warren, PA. He was a 1938 graduate of Warren
High School and attended the former Hoff Business College. Joe
was a veteran of the Second World War serving with the U.S.
Navy as a Machinist Mate 3rd Class. He was owner and operator
of the former Suppa Motor Sales of Irvine for 37 years, retiring in
1973. He drove school bus for Warren County School District for
43 years. He was a member of St. Luke’s R.C. Church and a
church usher. Joe enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, watching
golf and baseball on television. He loved spending time with his
family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle.
He is survived by 2 daughters – Victoria Kuzminski of Irvine,
PA., Sandra Malchow of Hamburg, N.Y., 1 Brother – Ralph and
wife Bonita of Irvine, PA., sister-in-law, Frances Suppa of Warren,
PA., 5 Grandchildren – Rebecca and Bernard McConaghy, Renee
and Thomas Koller, Matthew Kuzminski, 1 Great Grandson –
Maxwell Koller, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years,
Eleanora Pulli Suppa whom he married July 12, 1947 in
Clarendon, PA., who died December 12, 2009, 4 Brothers – John,
Jim, Frank, Dominic Suppa, 3 Sisters – Rose Work, Isabel Lucia,
Elizabeth LeTrent.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Thursday, February 18, 2016
from 6 to 8 P.M., where a vigil service will be conducted at 5:45
P.M. by Deacon Joseph Lucia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
conducted at St. Luke’s R.C. Church, 420 N. Main St.,
Youngsville, PA., on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M., Fr.
John R. Neff, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph
R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so
through Rouse Warren County Home, designated for the
Alzheimer’s Unit, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, PA. 16371.
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Dear Sandra and Victoria, I just wanted you to know how special your father was to all of us on his school bus route (Old Pittsfield Rd.) I’ll never forget having to run to catch the bus if he came early. We had to go down the street for our pick up, even though he went right by our house. He was a super, special person and will be missed. I’m happy you had him for all these years. I’ll always remember him smiling all the time!
Pamela Hutley Haugner
Thank you for taking time to remember our father. He always loved driving the bus and still talked about his many memories. Thank you again.
To Sandi and the Suppa families,
June & I send our deepest of condolences during this sad time.
June & Gib & Dennis
Thank you so much for remembering our father. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
Dear Sandy,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your father. I remember him and the many times you and I spent as children. Please know that your family will be in my prayers. Please contact me, I would love to reconnect. My email is maryffranklin@comcast.net or my cell is 215-817-0667.
Sincerely,
Mary
Thank you so much for remembering our father. He always talked about his friends in Irvine and the many memories he had of all the kids that stopped by the garage. Thank you again.
Tori and Sandy,
I am sorry to hear you have lost your father. May you have the Lord’s comfort as you honor his life.
Dolores Wawrejko Timco
Thank you so much for remembering our father. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
Tori and Sandy and your families:
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Uncle Joe was a favorite Uncle who I have many happy memories . His humor still makes me laugh when I think of some the funny things he use to say. He had that Suppa wit and I shall never forget him. He’s now in a good place back with the love of his life, Aunt Nora. I can see him with all of the Suppa’s sitting at the card table with his sisters raking in their share of the pot. God Bless him for living such a great life and I will miss him. I had a chance to stop and see him this past summer so I am glad I did that.
Thank you so much for the lovely note about Uncle Joe. We will greatly miss him, but as you said, he is where he wanted to be. He has not been the same since mom died. We will miss him, but we have our memories and there are plenty. The card game is complete now and I am sure he is enjoying himself. Thank you again.
To Sandy and Tory:
My sincere and deepest condolences to you at the loss of Uncle Joe. He was one of the best and a source of inspiration to me whenever I visited him and gave him Holy Communion. I was amazed of how he would never give up hitting golf balls while at the Rouse home. A great man, and he will be missed!
Tom Suppa, Nephew
Union City, PA
Thank you for the kind note about Uncle Joe. He is finally where he wanted to be and is happy again. Now he can play golf and poker whenever he wants. Mom is cooking his favorites and he is eating all the sweets and candy he can. Thank you again.
Sandy and Tori,
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of a great man, Dad, Uncle and friend. I have so many fond memories of Uncle Joe that there isn’t enough room to list them here. He and your Mom will always hold a special place in my heart.
Although we won’t be with you, please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Betsy
Thank you so much for the lovely note. He missed Mom so much and now he is where he wanted to be. He always asked me why he had to live so long. Now he can play poker and golf whenever he wants too. He needed a good dish of spaghetti and meatballs. Mine never tasted right. Thank you again.
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