Joseph Stankavage , age 82, a resident of Media, passed away May 14, 2020 in Darby, PA.

Joe was born in Frackville, PA and was raised in Marcus Hook. He was a 1954 graduate of Ridley Park High School. He also resided in Glen Mills, West Chester, Aston, Chester, and Ocean City, NJ during his lifetime. Joe was employed with Scott Paper Co. until his retirement in 1994. He was an enthusiastic history buff who loved to read mystery novels and garden.  He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies as well as the sports and activities of his four grandchildren. Back in the day, he loved to run in the heat of the day but especially to spend time with his loving wife Joeie at the beach in Ocean City, NJ. Joe was a parishioner at St. Thomas the Apostle Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Thomas Council.

Joe's family would like to acknowledge the staff at The Residences of Glen Riddle and DaVita Dialysis for their love and support.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Anna Stankavage; his wife: Josephine (Calvarese) Stankavage and his sister Dolores A. Majikas.

SURVIVORS: Children: Joseph Stankavage of Washington DC, Jeanne Platt (Jack) of Wallingford, PA, and Michael Stankavage (Tracy) of Garnet Valley, PA; Grandchildren: Andrew, Thomas, Michael, and Kaitlyn; and many Nieces and Nephews.

Graveside Service:  A Graveside service will be live streamed at 11 am on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Click the following link to join the meeting: Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81748689749 BURIAL:  St. Thomas The Apostle Cemetery, Glen Mills.

In Lieu of Flowers: donations may be mailed to Little Sisters of the Poor, 5300 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143 or to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org

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