After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Joe passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Philadelphia (and very proud of it), Joe was most recently a resident of Boothwyn and Aston, Delaware County. He was a retired Truck Driver for 40 years and was a Cowboy at Heart.
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Patrick and Elizabeth Hoban (nee O'Neill) as well as his brother Michael (Linda).
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years Cecilia (nee McBride) and adoring children Catherine Marchesano, Deborah Hoban, Donna Wilson (Tim Horgan), Patrick Hoban (Trish), Joseph Hoban (Kelly), Joanne Fuglio (John) and Jacqueline Howley (Brian).
Proud Pop of Anthony, Stephanie, Eric, Brandon, Billy, Debbie, Melissa, Eddie, Lori, Michael, Nicholas, Caitlin, Danny, Ryan, Brianna, Krista, Jenna, Joey, Ashley, John, Josh, Aaron, Brian, Claire, Grace & Brenden and 38 Great Grandchildren. Also survived by sisters Nancy Lippre (John), Jane Strickland and brother Vincent Hoban (Cheryl) as well as many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held Friday, January 19th, 5:00-9:00 p.m. at O’Leary Funeral Home (640 Springfield Rd. Springfield, PA) and on Saturday Morning, January 20th at 9:00 – 9:45 a.m., St. Joseph’s Church (3255 Concord Rd., Aston, PA) followed by a mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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Joe you will be greatly missed! Thanks to you I've had some amazing memories with the entire family that I will never forget. I have to thank you for all those times being the "sensible" one and a true friend to my father, no matter how crazy he was, as well as a true friend to my Mother during some of her tougher times. One of my favorite memories of you, Joe, was on Upland street and you brought your big rig right up on the street. All of us kids just staring at it you were the coolest! But you picked me to be the one to jump up in that big seat and just honk that horn as loud as I could, and it made me feel special. You were, and always will be the best and I thank you many times over for all the loving memories that you gave all of us way back when on upland street. You will be forever missed. Cindy Hall (Dolben) 01-15-2018
Being a friend of Jackie fur many years, Joe brought a lot of smiles to many people and will be sorely missed!
My dad, loved all and loved by all, especially the children. He loved to dance, loved to act silly, getting attention and making people laugh was a highlight of his day, so there were alot of them. Happy memories: there are so many, but one in particular was when our children were very young we always had summer vacation up the Pocono mountains, one day the kids were running in and out off the deck and dad saying peep peep (cus words ) keep this screen door open before someone goes through it , well time past , dad wants to go out on the deck... and guess who went through and broke it? Yep dad did. We had alot of good times with both our parents. I miss you I love you , you'll always be in my heart daddy. I always called him my knight in shinning armor, and he'll always be . Good night daddy XO
RIP Uncle Joe ???? you will be greatly missed. If there is any comfort, it's knowing you are with Mommy and Daddy having lots of fun in Heaven. Please watch over Aunt Cele and all of your beautiful children. You should be proud of the wonderful family you and Aunt Cele have built. Until we meet again, I love you xoxo