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Obituary Notice – Elwood T. Cubbage

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:06:47 +0000

It is with sadness that we report to you the death of Brother Elowood T. Cubbage. His Obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer appears below

Capt. Elwood T. Cubbage
CUBBAGE

CAPT. ELWOOD T., Phila. Fire Dept., passed away on Dec. 8, 2008, age 61. Beloved husband of Mary A. (nee Loughlin); loving father of Colleen T. Callaghan (Thomas), Sean F. and Megan K. Cubbage; dear grandfather of Aileen, Brian, Jana Leigh, Eilis and Thomas Callaghan. Brother of Aaron (Helen), Joseph (Julie), Andy (Jeanie), Susie, Anne Marie Cubbage-Reilly and Michael (Kathy). He was predeceased by his brother John. Also surviving his sister-in-law Nancy, and 32 nieces and nephews. Relatives, friends and members of the Phila. Fire Dept. are invited to share in Elwood’s Life Celebration Friday eve from 7 to 9 P.M. and Saturday morning starting 8 A.M. from JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila.; and to participate in his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at St. Jerome Church, Holme Ave. and Stamford St. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Elwood T. Cubbage Memorial Fund, c/o Police & Fire Credit Union, 901 Arch St., Phila. PA 19107 would be appreciated.

Death of Charter Member Joseph Yannone

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:44:49 +0000

It is with sadness that we report the death of Charter Member Joseph Yannone. His obituary from the Daily News appears below. If you can spare a moment tomorrow please try to attend his viewing. Thank you.

YANNONE
JOSEPH, July 5, 2008. Beloved husband of Jewel (nee Sponsler). Devoted father of Ted (Dianne), Joseph (Leilani) Yannone and Lana (John) Lynn. Grandfather of Nicole (Christopher) Zappile, Nicholas and Alia Yannone. Brother of Frank (Kitty) Yannone; also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Gathering Thurs. 9 A.M. at The Church of St. Rita of Casia, Broad and Federal Sts. followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Joseph Yannone, popular ‘selfless’ cop

By JOHN F. MORRISON
Philadelphia Daily News

morrisj@phillynews.com 215-854-5573

THE SANSOM Street jewelers felt safe when Joe Yannone was around.But he was not always easy to spot. Sometimes he was dressed in a doctor’s lab coat or in a pharmacist’s white jacket or as a rabbi – complete with mustache, beard and black hat – or as a blind man, tapping along with a white cane.

Joe, a police detective who ran the Jewelers’ Row squad, protecting millions of dollars’ worth of silver, gold and gems for almost 20 years, was trying to “blend into the background,” as he once put it.

The disguises, combined with Joe’s gregarious and somewhat quirky sense of humor, made him what the jewelers fondly knew as a “character.”

Joseph Yannone, a native son of South Philadelphia, died Saturday of a cranial hemorrhage. He was 80. He was a 32-year veteran of the force, a crony of Frank Rizzo and a pal of restaurant and bar owners, entertainers and fellow city “characters.”

One of the many people who benefited from Joe’s passion to help people was “Jimmy the Shoeshine Man,” whose real name was Jimmy DiDio.

Joe found a place for Jimmy to live, and helped him set up his shoeshine stand at 8th and Sansom. The corner became a gathering place for city officials, business people and reporters.

Thomas J. Gibbons Jr., retired Inquirer police reporter, recalls that he and the Daily News‘ Joe O’Dowd often headed there on their lunch break.

“In 45 minutes, you could find out what was going on all over the city,” Tom said. “It was fun hanging on the corner with Joe and Jimmy. Mayor [William J.] Green would come down to get his shoes shined by Jimmy.

“Joe was the kind of guy who would give you the shirt off his back,” Tom said. “If you were getting married, he’d let you know where you could get a good deal on a ring. Everybody loved him. He was easy to love.”

After joining the Police Department in 1955, Joe worked in a number of districts, then in Major Crimes for several years. He eventually landed in the old 19th District, 12th and Pine streets, where Frank Rizzo was the captain.

One day, Joe talked a homeless man out of a building in Society Hill and took him to the station. Outside, the man suddenly went berserk and started choking Joe. Rizzo left the station, saw what was happening, and came to Joe’s rescue.

From then on, Joe credited Rizzo with saving his life. He became Rizzo’s driver, and they remained friends after Rizzo became police commissioner and then mayor.

“He idolized Rizzo,” said Joe’s son Ted.

Ted, who designs and makes jewelry for the jewelers on the Row, said that when he was a kid the phone would be ringing at all hours. People whose kids had gotten into trouble needed his father’s help, and Joe would be off and running.

“My mother complained, ‘You run for this one, you run for that one, and you get nothing in return,’ ” Ted said.

But that was Joe’s way. He enjoyed helping people. It was one of the reasons he became a cop.

Ted said that he and his brother, Joseph, were going through their father’s papers, which he kept in Ted’s shop on Sansom Street, when they found a drawer that was “just stuffed with thank-you letters.”

Asked to sum up his father’s character, Ted came up with one word: “Selfless.”

Joseph Yannone was born in South Philadelphia to Theodore and Frances Yannone. He attended South Philadelphia High School and worked for a time as a salesman for a foreign-car dealership on Broad Street.

“He was a good salesman,” his son said, “but it was the Depression, and he thought the police would be more secure.”

He married the former Jewel Sponsler in 1969.

One April evening in 1988, Joe was dining with the singer James Darren at a South Philadelphia restaurant when a woman at a nearby table began choking. Darren and Joe went to the rescue. The singer applied the Heimlich maneuver, and Joe fetched a glass of water, restoring her to life.

Joe used to say that he never pulled his gun or blackjack in his police career. “I don’t like violence,” he once said.

He received many honors over the years, including “Outstanding Detective of the Year 1985″ from the Fraternal Order of Police. He probably got a kick out of the fact that his name was “John Yannone” on the plaque.

Joe and Jewel had a house in Ocean City, N.J., and he enjoyed just chilling out on the beach.

“He’d take the Daily News and Inquirer with him and just sit and read the papers,” Ted said.

After retiring from the Police Department in 1988, Joe became head of security for the Police & Fire Credit Union.

He was a founder of the Custodes Pacis Lodge of the Sons of Italy, and became its chaplain in 1966.

Besides his two sons, he is survived by a daughter, Lana Lynn; a brother, Frank, and three grandchildren.

Services: Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Rita’s Church, Broad and Ellsworth streets. Friends may call at 9 a.m.

Obituary Notice – Joseph P. Abruzzese, Jr.

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:32:34 +0000

We regret to inform you of the untimely passing of Joseph P. Abruzzese, Jr., son of lodge member Joseph P. Abruzzese, Sr. You thoughts and prayers are requested for the Abruzzese family. His death notice from the Inquirer follows.

ABRUZZESE

JOSEPH P. JR., on June 1, 2008, age 26. Devoted son of Joseph P. Abruzzese, Sr. and Diane Abruzzese (nee Gallese). His family invites you to Joe’s Life Celebration Fri. after 7 P.M. and Sat. after 8 A.M. from JOHN F. GIVNISH OF ACADEMY RD., 10975 Academy Rd., Phila. and to participate in his Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. from St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church. Int. Resurrection Cemetery

A True Philly Sports Moment

admin — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:32:09 +0000

From Philly.com a moving tribute from a son to a respected father. Rest in Peace Sergeant.

A true Philly sports moment amid the sadness

Slain Police Sgt. Stephen Liczbinski was remembered today as husband, father, dedicated officer and, lest we forget, a huge Flyers fan.
With team scheduled for Game 1 of it playoffs series with Pittsburgh tonight, 24-year-old Matt Liczbinski asked mourners to perform, in honor of his father, what may have been a first-ever Flyers cheer at Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica. Taking a time out from “all the seriousness,” Matt Liczbinski led the congregration in “Let’s Go Fly-ers” chant, complete with da-da-dadada clapping.

Sports, in life and death. That’s Philly, baby.

March 2008 News

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:23:55 +0000

Next Meeting – The next monthly meeting will be held on Monday, Monday 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the FOP Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street. Food and refreshments will be served.

President’s Message
This is the time of year when many of the ethnic and police organizations will hold their annual fundraising events and banquets. You will see postings and receive emails inviting you to buy chances, attend banquets or make a donation, in fact even in our newsletter you will see mention of these events as we receive them. It’s extremely important that we support good causes; and I am sure I will see many of you at these events.

Please take note that Custodes Pacis is also holding our own fundraisers at this time of year. Please consider buying a $5 chance for our April Lottery; or how about a night out with your friends at our biannual Bowling Beef and Beer event which is being held on April 19, 2008. You will find information about these fundraisers in this newsletter. Thank you.

APRIL LOTTERY FUNDRAISER

Tickets for the April 2008 fundraiser are now available. The proceeds from this event go directly to our scholarship fund so your support is essential! If you are interested in buying tickets or if have requested tickets and have not received them please contact Pete Lavini or Maurizio DeLisi . If each member purchased just one ticket we would have a very successful fundraiser. Your support is appreciated

Custodes Pacis Lodge Invites you to a
BOWLING BEEF AND BEER FUNdraiser
Saturday, April 19 , 2008
9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.

Thunderbird Lanes
Holme Ave and Willits Road

Buffet, Beer, Soda & Set-ups Included (BYOB)

DONATION: $25.00 per person
(Lanes can be reserved-6 persons to a lane)

For Tickets and Information Contact
Moe DeLisi
Rita Rastelli
Joe Spera

Good and Welfare
Sincere condolences are extended to Deborah and Meghan Kelly on the death of their father & grandfather Dominic Coppolino on February 1, 2008.

Condolences are also extended to Trustee, Joseph Abruzzese on the death of his sister Christina Antonelli who passed away on February 7, 2008.

Your thoughts and prayers for a speed recovery are requested for lodge brother Elwood Cubbage who has been in the hospital.

Congratulations and a job well done is offered to the following Custodes Pacis member on his Recent Promotion!
Peter Marchellino – Detective
I apologize for the omission from our previous newsletters.

Congratulations are also offered to the following Custodes Pacis members for special recognition they received at the FOP Awards Ceremony on February 21, 2008.
Michael Cerrutti
Mark Palma

Banquets and Other Events
The following organizations have announced their events for 2008, tickets for these events are available to lodge members at ½ price, unless otherwise noted. If you are interested in attending, please contact Maurizio DeLisi.

District #3 OSIA Most Deserving Member Banquet – Congratulations to lodge Chaplain John Fitch who is Custodes Pacis’ Most Deserving Member for 2008. The Most Deserving Member of each Lodge in District #3 will be honored at Swan Caterer’s Waterfall Room on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The cost for this event has yet to be announce and will be sent to members as soon as it is available.

International German Police Association – 32nd Anniversary Banquet, Saturday, April 12, 2008, Cannstatter Volkfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road

SHOMRIN of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley – 71st Annual Dinner Dance, Wednesday June 4, 2008, Har Zion Temple, 1500 Hagys Ford Road, Penn Valley, PA. Tickets are $65.00 per person.

March Birthdays
TerriAnn Cardamone, Nicholas Colletta, David D’Aversa, Robert La Ratta, Patrick Valentino, Philip Checchia, Robert Castelli, Gerald PassaLacqua, Arthur Salvagno, Georgina Campione, Albert Schiavo, Victor Zaccagni, William Monteleone Sr, Paul Fallen, Nick Leto, LOUIS CABRELLI, Jill Vorgity, Elizabeth Donnelly, Lisa Bachman, Thomas McGlone, Kent Stewart, Anthony Piluso, Salvatore Fede, Richard Zambino, Anthony Catalini, Drew Oldrati, Daniel Martino, Louis Frattari, MICHAEL SORTINO, Vincent Testa, Phyllis Guercio, Bettina Baldere, Michael Giacobbe

The lodge is working on putting together a group night with the Phillies! On July 12, 2008 – The Phillies will play the Arizona Diamondbacks and this night is being promoted as “Italian Heritage Night” Details on how to order tickets will be announced in the next newsletter and via email.

Upcoming Meetings:

All Meetings start at 7pm and are located at the FOP Lodge 5 Hall, 1336 Spring Garden Street
Monday, March 3, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Monday, June 2, 2008

Financial Secretary’s Corner – Contact Rita Rastelli, for any problems related to membership. –

Membership Dues – Dues reminders have been mailed. If you have not done so please check your mail and send in your dues. Paying now will reduce the need for the lodge to send out frequent and costly reminder. If you are a retired or active City of Philadelphia Employee, please consider using payroll deduction.

Please send all address changes to the Financial Secretary at the Lodge address or e-mail: info@custodespacis.org. –

Membership Cards were mailed last month; if you did not receive one please contact the Financial Secretary

DROP Participants: DROP participants and those planning to retire please don’t let your membership with Custodes Pacis lapse; fill out a Retired Pension Payroll Deduction card prior to retiring.

Thoughts and Prayers Requested

admin — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:44:35 +0000

Your thoughts and prayers are requested for the following members of the Custodes Pacis family

Christina Antonelli who was the sister of Trustee, Joseph Abruzzese passed away on February 7, 2008. Funeral arrangements have not been announced but will be posted when available.

John F. Cubbage who was the brother of lodge members Anthony Cubbage and Elwood Cubbage. John passed away on February 4th and his funeral was held on February 8, 2008.

Thoughts and prayers are also requested for a speedy recovery for Elwood Cubbage who has been in the hospital.

Thank You.

Obituary Notice – Dominic Coppolino – Father of Deborah Kelly

admin — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:59:59 +0000

Your thoughts and prayers are being requested for the Coppolino family on the death of Dominic A. Coppolino. Dominic was the father of lodge members Capt. Deborah Kelly and Meghann Kelly. His obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer follows.

Dominic A. Coppolino
COPPOLINO
DOMINIC A., of Somerton, formerly of South Phila. on Feb. 1, 2008. Beloved husband of Lucy M. for 58 years; devoted father of Richard and Deborah Jo Kelly (William); Pop-Pop to Joseph (Angeleen), Lisa (Tom), Meghann and Meredith; great grandfather of Christopher. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. (Feb. 5) 9:45 to 11:00 A.M. in St. Christopher Church, 13301 Proctor Rd., Phila., PA 19116. Funeral Mass 11:00 A.M. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Christopher Church.

Obituary Notice – Anthony DiSiro

admin — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 15:46:21 +0000

It is with regret that I post the obituary of longtime Custodes Pacis Member, Anthony Di Siro. Anthony was a Charter Member of our organization and he will be missed. Your thoughts and prayers are requested for the DiSiro family.

ANTHONY L. age 78 on Dec. 6, 2007. Precious husband of Geraldine Anne (nee Marchig). Beloved father of David (Stacey). Grandfather of Samantha Rachael. Son of the late Ida and Ceasar DiSiro. Survived by sister Catherine Aloi, devoted brother Dominick who was by his side 11 months during his illness, and sister Maryann DiSiro and the late Irene DiSiro. Anthony served as a policeman for 25 years and worked for Frank Rizzo for 2 of those 25 years. He loved his job. He was a member of Custodus Paci Lodge 5, Leaque of the Sacred Heart and the FOP. Anthony was a carefree bachelor until a bolt of lightning struck and love brought him together with Gerry his wife. They were soul mates and always together. He will be sadly missed. Deep love brought them together for 25 beautiful years. Sleep well my precious until we meet again. Relatives and friends invited to his Viewing Tues. 7 to 9 P.M. and Wed. 8:30 A.M. RUFFENACH FUNERAL HOME, 21st St. and Snyder Ave. Funeral Mass St. Monica Church 10 A.M. Int. SS Peter and Paul Cem. Family requests donations in his name to Phila. SPCA, 3rd and Erie Ave., Phila., PA 19134.
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 12/9/2007.

Death of Member-Leon Testa

admin — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:40:27 +0000

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of Custodes Pacis’ member, Leon Testa. His obituary from the Inquirer follows:

TESTA
LEON L. SR., on May 11, 2007. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Ludwig). Loving father of Joseph (Celeste), Leon Jr. (Cecilia), Joanne Zepp, and Donna (Bob) Devereaux. Dear grandfather of Jennifer (Karl), Nicole, Leon III, Michael, Nicole, Alaina, and Alexa. Great grandfather of Cameron, Zachary, and Julia. Brother of Joan Trongone-Twardy (Joe). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing and funeral on Wednesday from 8 to 10:30 A.M. at the PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 11 A.M. St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 17th and Morris Sts. Int. New St. Mary’s Cem., Bellmawr, NJ.

Death of Member – Margeret T. Campana

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 17:45:51 +0000

It is with regret and sadness that I inform you of the passing of Margeret Campana. Margeret was the wife of Brother James Campana(Retired Detective), as well as the mother of Sister Theresa Campana(Sgt. Phila. Police Department).

The obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer follows:

Margaret T. (Muscarello) Campana
CAMPANA
MARGARET T. (nee Muscarello), on March 30, 2007. Beloved wife of James, loving mother of Joseph (Joann) and Theresa, dear grandmother of James and Justina, dear sister in law of Rita C. Ferry and Rosemarie C. Francis. Relatives and friends are invited to her funeral on Wed. after 10:00 A.M. at The PENNSYLVANIA BURIAL CO., INC., 1327-29 S. Broad St. Funeral Mass 12:00 P.M. Annunciation B.V.M. Church, 10th and Dickinson Sts. Ent. Calvary Cem., Cherry Hill, NJ. Viewing Tue eve. 7:00-9:00 (Ample Free Parking). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to The American Lung Assn., 527 Plymouth Rd., Ste 403, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 4/1/2007.