Joseph V. Mammarella
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Joseph V. Mammarella, 79, of Coatesville, passed on Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Paoli Memorial Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Donna Porreca Mammarella with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of the late Vincent Mammarella and Edith Catena Mammarella.
Joe was an area resident all his life and a 1961 graduate of the former Scott High School in Coatesville. He proudly served in the US Navy Seabees in Vietnam and was awarded the Expert Rifleman Award, two Bronze Stars, the Fleet Marine Force Combat Operations Insignia along with the Navy Unit Commendation Medal.
He was employed most of his life as a master electrician with Mammarella Electric and the Lukens Steel Company. He also was employed for many years as maintenance supervisor with the Coatesville School District.
Joe was a member of the following organizations; the Brandywine Goddard Masonic Lodge, the West End Fire Company of Coatesville, West Caln Sportsmen Club, the Parkesburg VFW Post #4480, the Christiana American Legion and St. Anthony's in Downingtown.
He was also an avid outdoorsman.
He is survived by his wife and many friends. He was preceded in death by one sister Elaine Mammarella.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with a viewing from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Masonic Service beginning at 10:45 AM. Interment will follow at the Hepzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield, PA.
In order to protect those at risk, please wear a face mask and practice social distancing while at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Brandywine Valley SPCA at https://bvspca.org/donate
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Donna,
Donna,
We are both sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy. My he rest in peace and his memory be eternal.
Bob and Lorraine (Raytik) Newlin
Donna, my sincere condolences
Donna, my sincere condolences. Joe was a great guy and neighbor. He always stopped to say hello - with a big smile and kind words. He will be missed!!
Donna
Donna
Butch and I will definitely miss Joe he was a great guy and neighbor Sorry for your lose
So sorry for your loss.
Always happy to see Joe whenever we crossed paths. Big smile and the firmest handshake. Another good man gone but not forgotten. Farewell my Masonic Brother!
I am so sorry to hear of Joe
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful classmate and friend. May God bless and comfort you.
So sad
Donna Barb and I were very sad to hear what you and Joe went through. I will miss seeing him at men's night. He was always so polite and kind to Barbara and I.
Our Condolence
Donna,
Sorry for your loss, we wish to express our deepest sympathy and may the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.
Joe will be dearly missed, for he was a very special, vibrant & enthusiastic gentleman.
God bless you and provide you peace.
Rabi & Pamela Hawa
My Condolences
I got to know Joe when we both worked for the CASD. I just saw him at the hospital when we were both getting our pre-surgical lab work and we caught up. My prayers go out to you, I'll be one of many who will miss him. CorieSue Freemanb
Donna, sorry to hear of Joe's
Donna, sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Thought of him many times over the years as one of the best.
Bob & Lorraine Palmer
Winter Haven, Florida
Dear Donna,
Dear Donna,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear that Joe passed away, someone like him makes it hard to believe. We have not seen him or you in a while but always enjoyed seeing you both when we crossed paths. All who knew him lost a kind man and friend. Our prayers go out to you and for Joe that he is at peace and for you to get through this deep loss of your soul mate and love. 🙏🙏
condolence
So very sorry for your loss, great guy, we go back to grade school.
Wishing you peace
Donna,
I was so sad to hear of Joe's passing. Even though I haven't seen you for quite some time, I have very fond memories of spending time with you and how you were great friends to my parents. Joe was a very nice man and I'm sure he will be missed by all those who knew him. Please accept my condolences.
John
Loss
Such a great to Donna & many others. I'll never have another friend like Joe.
Loss
Such a great loss for Donna & others. I will never have another friend like Joe.
Our Condolence
Great guy always glad to see you with a friendly greeting.