Di Sena
Joseph J., Ph.D., age 88, on October 8, 2024, of Garnet Valley, PA, formerly of Long Island, NY.
Joe was married to his wife Sonia, and they built a beautiful life together for 61 years.
Joe’s professional life was a deep appreciation for education. For many years he was a beloved Vice Principal at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Queens, NY. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Queensborough College in NY.
Joseph enjoyed tennis, jogging, swimming, and handball. He was an avid reader and loved the Philadelphia Phillies.
Predeceased by his father, George DiSena, and his sister, Loretta “Mom” Dattner
Survived by his wife, Sonia (nee Marchione) DiSena, his nieces and nephews, Anthony Berenato (Sally), Gail Boswell (Charles), Nancy Reinish (John), Dr. John Dodge (Carrie), Carl Lanza (Debbie), Louis Lanza, Susan Lanza (Mike), Mary Beth Lanza, and his great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Relatives & friends are invited to his Viewing Tuesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM followed by his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM ALL IN CHURCH at Saint Thomas the Apostle Church 430 Valleybrook Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Entombment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org
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