Joseph P. Roncace, Sr.

Joseph P. Roncace Sr. passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2010 at ManorCare Health Services in King of Prussia, PA. He was 74. Mr. Roncace was a resident of Bridgeport, PA. He was the owner and operator of the former Roncace Automotive in Bridgeport, PA. Mr. Roncace was a US Marine Corps veteran of the Korean Conflict.Born in Norristown, PA on April 2, 1935, he was a son of the late Silvio and Katie (Alteri) Roncace. Surviving are his loving family including two sons, Joseph P. Roncace, Jr. and his wife, Sharon of Nottingham, MD and William Roncace; three grandchildren: Joseph S., Vincent and Gina Roncace; a sister, Theresa Goodwin and her husband, Jerry of Peoria, AZ; many nephews and nieces; and his long time companion, Christine Hylenski of Bridgeport, PA. He was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service at The Bacchi Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb St. (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Friday, February 19, 2010 at 2:00pm. Friends may call Friday from 1 to 1:50pm, at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the request of the family.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Montgomery County Memorial Fulfillment Center, 777 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.www.bacchicourtney.com