Joseph Freeman

JOSEPH FREEMAN
Son of the late Gertrude and William Freeman, passed away peacefully after a long life of 103 years on Feb. 13, 2025, in Bensalem, PA. Beloved husband of the late Rose Freeman for 62 years and loving companion of Jeanette Shoap for 18 years. Joe was a graduate of Northeast High School and Penn State University. After graduating he worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and L & L Manufacturing. He became a project engineer and quality control specialist with General Electric overseeing the development of missiles and reentry space vehicles. One of the most significant and notable materials he helped develop was the coating placed on spacecraft to prevent them from burning up when reentering the Earth's atmosphere. He also worked on regulating and inspecting nuclear power plants with United Engineers later in his career.

Joe was the loving father of Barbara (the late Dr. Mark) Feldman and Dr. Karen (Dr. Edward) Marcus. Grandfather of Daniel Feldman, Dr. Matthew (Julie) Feldman, Elizabeth (Harris) Gubin, Leah Marcus, Jonathan Marcus and Adam (Jodie) Marcus. Great grandfather to Noah, Shayna, Jordan, Olivia, Daren, Hudson, Jacob, Nathan, Mia, Shoshana and Max.

Graveside Services will be Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Roosevelt Mem. Park, Trevose, PA.

The family will return to the home of Elizabeth and Harris Gubin after the service. Contributions in Joe's memory can be made to the charity of your choice with acknowledgements sent to Barbara Feldman.