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Frank D. Nastasi, (Yankee) passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was in his 93rd year.
Beloved husband of Jean D. Nastasi (nee Jefferys), survived by sister, Rose Savastani, and many nieces and nephews. Survived by Maria (step-daughter) and Darren Cornwell and Kayla & Joe Gidzinski, grandchildren.
Frank will be deeply missed by Jack, his cat, and all the birds and squirrels who would receive their daily breakfast. The Resort Casino in Atlantic City will never be the same. The dealers at the roulette table will miss his presence. Predeceased by siblings Philip, Tony, Nicholas, Nataline, Antoinette, Josephine, Angelina and Mary.
Louis Nemerofsky of Rhawnhurst passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of 94.
Lou was born on January 10, 1926 in Philadelphia to Abe and Rose (nee Schmidt) Nemerofsky. Lou was a proud graduate of West Philadelphia High School. After graduation, in March of 1944, he joined the Army Air Corps where he served as a gunner. He was part of the 211th Army Air Forces Base Unit serving in the North Appennines, Po Valley, Rhineland and Central European campaigns. During his service, he earned several decorations and citations, including an air medal with two bronze stars. On July 10, 1953, he married Mary Lou (nee Carver) Nemerofsky. They raised two sons, Marty and John. He loved being a father and enjoyed coaching his sons’ sports teams and later in life enjoyed watching his grandchildren play various sports.
Joan D. Wilson (née Gehan) of Mayfair passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the age of 86.
She is the beloved wife of 54 years to the late James W. Wilson Sr. Devoted mother of Joan, Brian (Arlene), Margaret Garcia (Miguel) and her late children; James Jr., Barbara, John and Gerard Wilson. Loving and cherished grandmother of Judy Gallagher (Daniel), Adam, Brian Jr. and Arlene Jr. Wilson, Michelle and Erica Garcia, Christopher Wilson, Carrie Neese and her late grandchildren; Joan Jr., James 3rd, Carl and Richard Wilson.
Joan was born in Kensington. She and her husband, Jim, later moved their family to the Mayfair section of the city where they were loyal members of St. Matthew Parish for over 35 years.
Marg was born in Philadelphia to the late Edward and Margaret (nee Gibbons) Carroll. She attended St.Matthew School, St. Hubert High School for Girls and St. Mary Nursing School. She spent her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse helping and caring for others.
She is the beloved wife of the late Tilo Melcher, stepmother to Eric and Gina, grandmother to Tyler, Emily and Hannah. Devoted sister to Richard, Edward, John, Christopher, Elizabeth Fudali, Nancy Padilla and the late Mary Ann Mills. Sister-in-law to Linda, Frank, Joe and Ken. Loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews. Her two cats Tobby and Tuffy were her babies.
Devoted mother of Ann-Margaret (Bob) and John (Trish). Adored grandmother to Laura, Bobby, and Alyssa.
Anne was born in Philadelphia on September 8, 1939 to Joseph Wiedemer and Barbara Bonfig. Her mother passed away when she was 5 years old. Since she was the youngest child, Barbara asked her sister, Anna, to take care of Anne. She wanted her to have a mother figure. She was raised by her aunt, Anna Bonfig, whom she called “mom” and uncle, Bill Bonfig.
Anne attended elementary school at St. Bartholomew and graduated from St. Hubert’s in 1957. She started working for Bell Telephone Company her senior year of high school following in the steps of her Aunt Anna (mom).
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