Joseph A. Chiccine

Joseph Aloysius “Chickie” Chiccine, 89, of Pottsville, passed away Saturday, November 7th, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest due to covid pnenomia.  He spent the last two years as a resident of Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. 

Joseph was born in Pottsville, on September 13, 1931, the son of the late Dorothy (Glenn) and Joseph J. Chiccine.  He was a 1949 graduate of St Clair High School and attended Drafting school in Ashland.  Joseph was a Navy Veteran and served on the USS Wisconsin.  He was a retired liquor salesman and also worked for the Pottsville Housing Authority. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Michael Chiccine. 

Joseph is survived by his son, Joseph P. Chiccine and daughters Lisa and Mary Ellen Chiccine.  Joseph is also survived by his grandchildren: Cara Chiccine, Jonathan and Emily Mehrman; sister, Dorothy Manion, wife of Ted; former wife and dear friend Theresa Rinaldo; Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. 

Joseph was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Pottsville.  He was also a member of Walter Griffiths Amvets Post 180, Catholic War Vets Post 1051 and Minersville American Legion Post 544.  He loved having dinners with his family and friends and spending time at Palermos Restaurant.  He loved sports, especially football, baseball and horse racing. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Schuylkill Center for the wonderful care. 

Mass and burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.

Due to the current pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date. 

The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions in memory of Chickie be made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.  Donations can also be made online at http://www.pawoundedwarriors.org/donations. 

Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, Funeral Director, James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

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