Joseph A. Pirolli

Pirolli Joseph A., 92, of Philadelphia on September 18, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Catherine (Glenn); devoted father of the late Carol and Jerry. Loving father of John (Susan), Mary Visco (Dominic), Christine Beddis (Ben), Joseph (Eileen), Anne Maloney (Joe), and Beth Andaloro (Mike). Adored by 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Joe was a proud U.S Navy veteran and a graduate of Drexel University where he received a degree in electrical engineering. He enjoyed a long career with Merck & Company. Joe's delightful sense of humor, his joy for life, and his devotion to his faith was a wonderful example to his family. Family and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday September 22, 2017 from 6-8pm at St. Albert the Great Church 212 Welsh Rd. Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 and are also invited on Saturday from 9-10:15 AM with a funeral mass at 10:30 AM also at St. Albert the Great Church. His interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made and are sincerely appreciated to Cousins for Carol, 3890 Trails Way West, Doylestown, PA 18902 or Pro-Life Union, 88 Pennsylvania Avenue, Oreland, PA 19075. Services entrusted to Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home. Condolences: www.McGoldrickFH.com