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Joseph Gregory Delpero

March 31, 1961 — August 20, 2022

Joseph Gregory Delpero, 61 years of age of East Front Street Lansford, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg Campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born Friday, March 31, 1961 in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. the son of the late Joseph F., and Sandra N. (Pforr) Delpero.

Surviving are; his beloved wife, Michelle Lee (Leeper) Delpero; sister, Melanie M. Clause wife of John of Tamaqua; step sons, Zachary, and Seth Leeper; grandchildren, Olivia, and Zeblen; nephew, Jonathan Clause and his wife Jacci, their children, Jocelyn, and Jakob Clause; niece, Nancy Gardiner and her husband Jason, and their children, Ethan, and Adam. Joe had numerous good friends, and co-workers who cared for him deeply..

A 1979 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, Joe was a member of St. Joseph's R.C.C. of the Panther Valley. He served honorably in the United States Air Force, and has worked tirelessly for Engines Incorporated for over 14 years traveling throughout the North East. A member of the Lansford Italian Club, Joe enjoyed riding his new Street Glide with Michelle while listening to the Grateful Dead, was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, and enjoyed the companionship of his dogs, Iko, and Cassidy.

Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

A celebration of Life with Military Honors to be bestowed will be held from Ft. Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on September 1, 2022 at 2 o'clock P.M. 60 Indiantown Gap Road Annville, Pennsylvania 17003

Memorials in his name to:
Tamaqua / Carbon American Cancer Society
33 West Ridge street
Lansford, Pennsylvania 18232

online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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Graveside Committal

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery

Annville, PA

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