He was the loving brother of the late John, Jim and Madeline. He was the devoted husband of the late Marian Pearce (nee McGee).
A lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Joe will always be remembered for his love of family, fishing, hunting, bowling and western movies.
Joseph is survived by his loving children, David Pearce (Kathy), Joann McCloskey (Tom), Richard Pearce (Amy) and Joseph Pearce Jr. (Tina). He will be dearly missed by his numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, 5600 Jackson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10: 30 a.m. The interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, 25 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006.