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Joseph John Paul Coleman, of Parkside, Delaware County and a former resident of Germantown, PA passed away on December 8, 2022 at home surrounded by family on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 65 years Young. Born on Tuesday, August 13, 1957, at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Philadelphia by Dr. Raffensburger. Joe was the fifth child of the late James Paul and Frances Mary (nee Bosler) Coleman. He is the beloved husband of Tracey (DiGiovanni) Coleman with whom he has shared 26 years of marriage. A graduate of Cardinal Dougherty Catholic High School. He earned a BA from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Theological studies were with the Vincentians of the Congregation of the Mission at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington, NY. Joe embarked on a mission with Serving Spirit Home Care, LLC as a home companion retiring in December 2018. His extensive business career has included many varied works both secular & religious. His most cherished vocation was as a husband and parent. Joe was an active member of St Norbert's Catholic Church, Paoli, PA. He enjoyed “That Man is You”, attending the Youth Mass or livestreaming daily mass. His greatest pleasures have been spending time with his family, being in the company of friends, on the beach anywhere, especially along the Jersey shore in SIC, enjoying family retreats at Mary's House MFRC at Cape May Point or over the years retreating at Locust Lakes, Mt Pocono. He was preceded in death by his parents James Paul Coleman, Jr (10/18/88), Frances Margaret (Bosler) Coleman (5/24/87), sister Margaret Mary (Harold) Myer (8/27/97), brother Francis Xavier Coleman (10/23/05) and his niece, Kimberly Ann Coleman (6/03/06) who was the mother of his fourth daughter Martina (through adoption). In addition to his wife Tracey, he is survived by his four incredible daughters: Grace, Martina, Kelly and Sophia. Siblings are Catherine (John) Faulls, James (Marci) Coleman, and Susan Coleman. There are numerous cousins, nieces & nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews, God Cousins, and Godchildren. The family will received guests from 9 to 10:15 AM on Friday December 16th at St Norbert's Catholic Church, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM. The Mass will be livestreamed on their website and social media. Interment will be at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery 1701 Market St, Linwood, PA 19061. In lieu of flowers, perform an act of kindness, a work of mercy or make a donation to one of his favorite charities: Mary's House (Marianist Family Retreat Center in Cape May Point, NJ) or For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite.

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Joseph John Paul Coleman

August 13, 1957 - December 8, 2022