Joseph P. Riddle, of West Chester, formerly of Cape May, N.J. and Jensen Beach, Fla., died January 12.

Born in 1949 in South Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Edward and Mary (nee Hacker) Riddle.

Joseph served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a carpenter for Safeway Steel Company.

He was the beloved father of Michelle Riddle-Costello (Frank); the cherished grandfather of Joseph, Steven, Olivia, Reagan, Caitlin, and Emily; the brother of Thomas Riddle, and Margaret D'Ercole; also survived by his former wife, and mother of Michelle, Maryanne Riddle; he was predeceased by his siblings Mary Viereck, Edward Riddle, Joan McDowell, Claire Cerrone, and William Riddle.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 and to his memorial service at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph's name may be made to the Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 N. Third Street, Phila., PA 19123.