Joseph Anthony Kieras, 94, of
New London, died peacefully in his home on Monday June 20. He was predeceased
by his wife, Anne R. Kieras, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage, and an
infant son Joseph Anthony Jr
Born in Wilmington, on Aug. 27,
1916, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Schultz Kieras.
Joseph served in World War II
as a captain in the Army. During that time, he was stationed in Bora Bora as
well as Huntsville, Alabama where he met his wife Anne.
He retired from Atlantic
Richfield later to become British Petroleum after 44 years of service as a
chemical engineer. He was also a gentlemen farmer and a gem and mineral
enthusiast for most of his life. As a founding member of the New London
Historical Society, Joseph served as president and treasurer.
He is dearly missed by his son
Michael Kieras, his daughters Carol Porter and husband Gerard, Cathy Kieras and
partner Rees Davies, and Sally Fieni and husband Fred, his six grandchildren,
and four great-grandchildren.
The Mass will be offered at
Assumption B.V.M. Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, on Monday, June 27 at 11 a.m.
where friends may visit with the family beginning at 10 AM. Internment will be at the Silverbrook Cemetery, Wilmington,
immediately following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family
suggests contributions be made to Willow Tree Hospice, 100 Sycamore Drive, West
Grove, PA 19390.
Online condolences may be made
by visiting www.griecocares.com.
Arrangements by the Foulk &
Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove.
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