Joseph Elia Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Elia (Reading, Pennsylvania), who passed away on February 16, 2023 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his stepfather Harry Neiman. He is survived by: his wife Maryann W. (Gross); his children, Barbara A. Potts (Dana) of Mt. Penn, Joseph P. Elia (Cheri) of Reading, Christopher S. Elia (Tami) of Exeter, Christina A. Shaaber (Jeffrey) of Wernersville and Michele A. Vitelli (Stephen) of Myerstown; his grandchildren, Dante, Nicholas, Hannah, Jonathan, Kristina and Vincent; his brother Thomas Neiman (Rene) of Sanatoga; his brothers-in-law, David Gross and Roger Anderson; and his sister Vincenzina Anderson.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Joseph's parish, St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 151 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601.
