Joseph J. "Cadillac Joe", "Joe Inquirer" Durante, age 86, a resident of Aston, passed away March 25, 2017. As a young child he lost his mother, and with his brother George and sister Diane, they resided in the Dante Home in Concordville. After which, Joe was a longtime resident of South Philadelphia. He worked for the family business as a brick layer, working with his father Gennaro and his brothers Pete and George. Joe went on to work for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Daily News. He had a love for music, especially Frank Sinatra. Joe was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Aston. Joe was known to many as the life of the party; he could tell jokes for hours!

He was the husband of the late Dolores (Barilotti) Durante and brother of the late Peter, George, and Connie Durante.

SURVIVORS: his son: Joseph P. Durante; sister: Diane Davidson.

VISITATION: Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd., 5980 Chichester Ave, Aston, PA. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday at 10:30 am at Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home Ltd. BURIAL: Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon. Condolences: www.nolanfidale.com.

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Begins: Apr 01, 2017 10:30am - 11:00am

5980 Chichester Ave Aston, PA 19014 Cemetery Location Holy Cross Cemetery Get Directions

Apr 01, 2017 11:45am - 12:00pm

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