Joseph E. Volponi

Joseph E. Volponi passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.  He was 87.  Born in Bristol, son of the late Henry and Ida Yaniro Volponi, he was a lifelong resident.  Mr. Volponi retired after 42 years of service at 3M Company in Bristol Township.  He enjoyed bowling, trips to Wildwood, and Las Vegas, loved horses and was an avid Philadelpia Phillies and Dallas Cowboys fan.  Mr. Volponi was also a member of the Bracken Cadets Drum and Bugle Corp.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years; Shirley (nee Tosti) Volponi,  his dedicated children; Cheryl Ann Downs and her husband, Michael, Jacqueline Tuccillo and her husband, Frank, Joann Bogarde and her husband; Robert and Joseph Volponi and his wife; Gina.  He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren; William, Jennifer (Josh), Frankie (Danielle), Angela (Eric), Bobby (Christine), Jill, Taylor, and Joey along with his 7 great-grandchildren.  Mr. Volponi is also survived by 1 sister; Joan Giampico and 1 brother; Richard Volponi along with many nieces and nephews.  He is also predeceased by 1 brother; Philip Volponi and 1 sister; Phyllis Vitella.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 13, 2020, 11:00am at St. Mark Church, Bristol Borough.  Interment, private.  Friends may call Thursday morning 9:30am until time of Mass at the Church.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of one's choice.  Arrangements are under the direction of Wade Funeral Home, Bristol Borough.

Due to COVID-19 Restrictions, Social Distancing and Masks will be required in Church.