Joseph W. Lamplugh of Jamison, formerly of Holland died Monday April 20, 2020 at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. He was 87.
Joe was the beloved husband of Patricia Cooke Lamplugh for the past 58 years.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen Gemmi Lamplugh.
Joe was a graduate of Stamford High School, in Stamford Connecticut, class of 1951 and received his undergraduate degree from University of Connecticut. Joe served in the United States Navy, on the USS Cambria during the Korean War. Joe was an active member and past Membership Chairman of the Newtown American Legion, Post 440, the Newtown Ancient Order of the Hibernians and a member of the Official Support Committee for Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Joe also taught hunter safety courses at the Bucks County Fish and Game Commission for many years.
Joe’s professional career spanned 40 Years. He worked as a Claims Supervisor for Kemper Insurance Company in Philadelphia. Joe loved the shore, Hilton Head, bagpipes and pub songs. He enjoyed travelling and a visit to the town of Lamplugh in England’s lake district was his favorite.
In addition to his beloved wife Patricia, Joe is survived by his daughter Elizabeth A. Gilson and her husband David of Pineville, his granddaughter Bailey Morrash and her husband Philip and his great grandson Dylan.
Joe’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday July 22, 2020, from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 am in the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown. Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.
Joel Freedman
Joseph W. Lamplugh of Jamison, formerly of Holland died Monday April 20, 2020 at Neshaminy Manor Home in Warrington. He was 87.
Joe was the beloved husband of Patricia Cooke Lamplugh for the past 58 years.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Helen Gemmi Lamplugh.
Joe was a graduate of Stamford High School, in Stamford Connecticut, class of 1951 and received his undergraduate degree from University of Connecticut. Joe served in the United States Navy, on the USS Cambria during the Korean War. Joe was an active member and past Membership Chairman of the Newtown American Legion, Post 440, the Newtown Ancient Order of the Hibernians and a member of the Official Support Committee for Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Joe also taught hunter safety courses at the Bucks County Fish and Game Commission for many years.
Joe’s professional career spanned 40 Years. He worked as a Claims Supervisor for Kemper Insurance Company in Philadelphia. Joe loved the shore, Hilton Head, bagpipes and pub songs. He enjoyed travelling and a visit to the town of Lamplugh in England’s lake district was his favorite.
In addition to his beloved wife Patricia, Joe is survived by his daughter Elizabeth A. Gilson and her husband David of Pineville, his granddaughter Bailey Morrash and her husband Philip and his great grandson Dylan.
Joe’s family will receive condolences on Wednesday July 22, 2020, from 10:30 am until his Funeral Mass 11:30 am in the Olde Church of St. Andrew, 135 S. Sycamore St. Newtown. Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.