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It is with a heavy heart; we share the news of former Social Work Services Executive Judith Galimore Talbert’s passing (February 25, 1946 – May 9, 2020). Judith passed after suffering multiple heart attacks on the same day, due to complications of her diabetes.
Judith was a wonderful sister, wife, mother, aunt and cousin, but most of all, a social worker with a heart and compassion to all in her path. If you knew Judith, you knew someone who was a fantastic person with an infectious laugh, a mild manner personality, but a fire in her heart to do right by others.
Judith, a proud Spelman girl – as she kindly would remind you – was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Arnold and Ruby (Oliver) Galimore. Judith graduated from Shortridge High School, Indianapolis. From there, she went on to Spelman College, Atlanta, GA, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts, Microbiology, Class of 1967. She attended Graduate School at the University of Michigan, where she acquired her Masters of Social Work, Class of 1972.
Camila Veloso, 88 years old, passed away on Wednesday May 20,2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Camila was born on September 27, 1931 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Manuel M. Soto and Sinda Mendez Soto. She was the eldest sibling to Sinda Soto Lojo, Hector Soto, and Osvaldo Soto.
Prior to immigrating to United States from Argentina, Camila married Roberto Veloso and remained married for 69 years.
Upon arriving to the United States in 1968, Camila made a home for herself in Philadelphia where she would live the remainder of her life. She was first and foremost a wife, mother, and grandmother. She was also an integral part of growing the family owned business as a seamstress. On her time off, Camila enjoyed traveling, cooking for her family, watching soccer and shopping.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Walters, Sr. Devoted mother of Joseph Jr., Paul (Gina) and Robert (Sherri). Loving Mom-mom of Paul Jr., Brian, Jessica, Trevor and Darryl. Dear sister of Jack (the late Anne), the late Anna Marie (Bill), Joseph (the late Cathy), the late Harry and Phillip (Johanna), also survived by her many nieces and nephews.
He will be sadly missed and is survived by wife Tina, children Charlene, Amber and Jim, loving grandchildren, mother Elizabeth, sisters Betty and Peggy (Darrell) and nieces.
Angelo was one of five children born to Bernardo and Michelina Finocchio in South Philadelphia on 11/6/1932.
He resided for part of his childhood at St John’s Orphanage in West Philadelphia where the Catholic nuns educated him. Leaving St John’s at the end of the seventh grade, his formal education stopped temporarily.
A stint in the Naval Reserves bought a GE diploma, and deployment on the submarine Diablo rounded out his love of all things mechanical. The experience would suit him well for a long career as Chief Engineer at many industrial laundry plants in the Philadelphia area.
Later in life, Angelo partnered with a friend and started a business called Reclamizer. It was challenging but successful and carried him into his retirement years.
She was at her home and surrounded by her children. She was a beloved wife of the late Gerald F. and devoted mother of Gerald ("Jerry"), Peter and Rosanne. She brought light, comfort and joy to each of us and will be dearly missed each and every day, The youngest of nine children. Rose is also survived by her sister, Sophia, and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held privately by her family at Old St. Joseph's Church on Willings Alley.
Timothy is survived by his wife Kathleen (McGill), along with his children, Timothy J, Kathryn (Thomas), Maryann (Jason), Daniel (Colleen). Beloved poppy of Krysten DeCello (CJ), Heather, Joseph, Nicole, Keith, Kaitlyn, Pauly, Alyssa, Aiden, Thomas, Kayla, and Lenna. Also survived by his great-grandchildren Myah, Paisley, Makenna, Maci, Damien, Mia, Colton.
Timothy proudly served as a Marine and as a Philadelphia firefighter. During his retirement, Timothy enjoyed working at SPIN INC. as a cook alongside his favorite girl Kelly Kirk. During his time away from work he enjoyed cooking while singing along to his favorite Elvis songs. He enjoyed watching his favorite Philly sports teams.
Beloved wife of the late Anthony Spinnraker. Beloved mother of Nancy Girkin (Richard L.), and the late Joan Cobley (Francis). Loving grandmom of Joseph A. Cobley and Richard K. Girkin. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is saddened that her Funeral Mass and Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, will be held privately.
Wife of the late James F. Lennon. Beloved mother of Mary Frances Lennon, Timothy Lennon, Paul Lennon, Joyce Knoll (Walter) and the late Michael Lennon. Devoted grandmother of Sara Lennon, Alex Lennon, and the late James Knoll. Also survived by her loving sister Sr. Clare Immaculate I.H.M. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Abb was born in June 1926, and was a lifelong Philadelphian, growing up in the Brewerytown section of the city, and graduating from Dobbins High School. He served in World War II in the Pacific Theater as a member of the U.S. Navy “Seabees.” After the war, Abb became the proprietor of several gas/service stations in Philadelphia, and later of Abb’s Auto Parts on James Street in Tacony, before retiring in 1986.
Abb was an avid gardener (and battler of deer, groundhogs and other wildlife); a great cook known for making homemade pierogies using a recipe and technique passed down from his mother Susanna; a beer enthusiast; and an all-around wonderful father, grandfather, uncle, neighbor and friend. He was well-loved in life, and will be greatly missed by many.
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