Joseph Thomas Wurtenberg

December 21, 1941 - January 12, 2021

Joe passed peacefully on January 12, 2021 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of 60 years to Carol (nee Kennedy). Loving father of Joseph, Jr. (Karen) and Cheryl Coyle (Jim). Devoted Pop of Morgan, Ryan, Madison, and Joseph III. Son of the late Howard and Emma. Brother of Cork, Sam, Blanche, Patty, Jimmy, Donna, and the late Jack, Joan, and Walter. Philadelphia was Joe’s home for almost 70 years before he moved to North Carolina with his wife in 2010. Joe was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan. He watched all their games with passion, often yelling at the TV when things weren’t going well. He was overjoyed when the Eagles won the Super Bowl. In addition to watching his teams play, Joe loved to play cards, the lottery, and the horses. He was always dreaming of the big win. A lover of Wildwood, Joe and his wife spent many summers down the shore. He was especially happy when his grandchildren could join them there. In his last days, Joe expressed pride, joy, and love for his two children and four grandchildren, and he professed his eternal love for his wife (“Boez”) - whom he’d adored from the first moment he met her. Due to Covid, services will be private. A Memorial Service will be held in Joe’s honor at a later date in Philadelphia. Donations in his memory may be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090, https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate