Joseph Nicholas

Joseph T. Nicholas Sr., of Reading, passed peacefully into God's arms surrounded by his loving family on June 9, 2016, just one week shy of his 94th birthday.
He was the beloved husband of Shirley, his wife of 67 years, who passed in April 2015.
Joseph lived an amazing life as the father of Joseph Jr. (Rosario); Kathleen Callow (Robert); Deborah Andes (Jeffrey); Margaret McConnell (Richmond); Mary Ellen House (Dean); Mark Nicholas; Christine Leszczynski (Henry); Shirley Breslin (Daniel); Michele Hagelbarger ( Jeffrey); Kelly Sing (Lawrence); 23 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Joseph was a WWII Navy veteran; a manufacturers' representative and born salesman; accomplished fisherman and golfer; but most of all an unforgettable Dad and Grampy.

"Family ... where Life begins and Love never ends"


Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, June 13, 2016, at
11:00 a.m. in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Reading, PA 19606. Reverend Brian M. Miller, Celebrant. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family from 10:00 -10:45 a.m. in Church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lupus Foundation of America, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter, 101 Greenwood Ave., Suite 200, Jenkintown, PA 19046 or The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Delaware Valley, 30 South 17th St., Suite 800 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Bean Funeral Homes and Crematory, 6 Fairlane Road, Exeter Twp., is in charge of arrangements and Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.