Joseph Handlon

Joseph Handlon, 77, of Philadelphia, PA, passed away on February 17, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Joseph was born to the late Clement and Mary Handlon. He was the beloved husband of Julie Handlon (nee Cancelliere) for 48 years, a loving father to Michelle (Jim), Karen (Steven), and Stephen (Jamie), and a proud pop pop to his grandchildren Jimmy, Jeremy, Benjamin, Patrick, Madeline, Jacob, and A.J. He was also the dear brother of Jimmy Handlon (Nancy) and the late Anna Mae Gallagher (the late Joe), Clement Handlon Jr. (the late Sally), and Patsy Holden (the late Bob). In addition, he is survived by many nieces and nephews who held him dear.

Joseph proudly served in the United States Air Force and later dedicated 34 years of his career to PECO. He was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus.

All are invited to Joseph’s visitation and funeral mass on Saturday, February 22nd, at St. Timothy’s R.C. Church. (3001 Levick St. Phila., PA 19149) from 9:00 am-10:00 am. There will be a funeral mass at 10:00 am. A burial with military honors will be held privately by his family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.