Joseph E. "Joe" DeRitis's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Broomall, Pennsylvania

Joseph E. "Joe" DeRitis

August 7, 1935 - January 11, 2026 (90 years old)

Broomall, Pennsylvania

Joseph E. "Joe" DeRitis's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Broomall, Pennsylvania

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Danjolell Memorial Home

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Joseph E. "Joe" DeRitis

August 7, 1935 - January 11, 2026 (90 years old)

Broomall, Pennsylvania

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Joseph E. DeRitis Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joseph E. DeRitis (Broomall, Pennsylvania), whose life came to an end on January 11, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph E. Sr. and Jennie; his former wife Lillian; and his siblings, Anthony and Jean.

He is survived by: his wife Donna; his children, Joseph E. III, Ted (Joan), Frank DeRitis (Mimi) and Bernadette Marie Patterson (Mike); his stepsons, Reverend Louis, S. C. and Michael Del Fra (Megan); and his sister-in-law Barbara DeRitis. He is also survived by his 11 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren.

Contributions in Joe's memory may be made to the Brick by Brick Campaign for St. Pius X Church at the above address or Alliance for Catholic Education (Notre Dame, IN) via https://ace.nd.edu.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Danjolell Memorial Home



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Jan 16

Visitation

St. Pius X Church
220 Lawrence Rd, Broomall, PA 19008

Fri

Jan 16

Funeral Mass

St. Pius X Church
220 Lawrence Rd, Broomall, PA 19008

Fri

Jan 16

Burial

Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery
1600 Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064

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