Joseph Augustus Guarnere,

On November 27, 2017, of Sicklerville. Age 78. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Sambuca). Devoted father of Carolyn Barbella (Michael), Mark Guarnere (Helena) and the late Gina Marie Guarnere. Loving grandfather of Joelle, Michael, Jr., Santino and Layla. Dear brother of Josephine Dean (Richard), Gloria Ware (David), Caroline Barone (John), Michael, John (Mary Anne), Francis (the late Patricia), and the late Eugene (the late Joni), Augustus, Jr. and Anthony. Also survived by his sister-in-law Barbara.

Joseph Augustus Guarnere “Duke”, He was born and raised in South Philadelphia. A true South Philly kid playing sandlot football and stick ball with his cousins and friends. He helped raise his 9 brothers and sisters. Joe served in the United States Army. He became a successful business man working at DuPont, Atlantic Paper V.P., Hylton Paper President, and Paragon Paper C.E.O.. Joe spent over 50 years in the printing and paper industry.

He graduated from Temple University. He loved and adored his wife and three children. Joe had a passion for bowling, he loved to golf, was a mummer, and enjoyed the summer down the Jersey shore. His favorite past time was playing the horse’s at the Garden State Race Track. He was a fixture at the Courier & Ive’s.

He loved taking his four grandchildren to Wildwood on the rides. He vacationed many places but his favorite destination was Las Vegas. Joe was a generous and big hearted man. He worked hard and was the life of the party. The memories he made will last in our hearts and minds forever and always.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation Friday 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp. Funeral Service 11:00 AM. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Camden County Chapter, 1851 Old Cuthbert Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com

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