Joseph A. Patch, Jr., 83 of Donora, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence.

Born in McKeesport on July 30, 1937, he was a son of the late Joseph A. Patch Sr. and the late Margaret Kubik Patch.

Joe was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army before being discharged on December 31, 1964.

Mr. Patch worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 33 years.

Joseph's favorite pastime was going to the Meadows Casino.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, David Patch; and two grandchildren.

Surviving to cherish his memory are three daughters, Dina Vickers of Bethel Park, Nancy Robins of Alexandria, VA and Jane Patch of Ft. Walton Beach, FL; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Bill Patch of Ruffs Dale and Rich Patch of Florida; a daughter-in-law Dani Patch; and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, immediately following visitation at 8 p.m., with the Rev. Fr. Stephen Wahal officiating.

Interment will be in St. Dominic Cemetery, Donora, PA.

To be socially responsible during this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, we will continue to limit the attendance to 25 people inside the funeral home at any given time. Guests are asked to obey social distancing guidelines and personal protection guidelines which include masks within the funeral home. Guests may be asked to limit their visitation times so that all visitors will have the opportunity to pay their respects. Thank you. Joseph's family would like to express their understanding for those who are unable to pay their respects due to the pandemic.

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