William J. Rush Sr.

Born and raised in West Philadelphia, Mr. Rush was a 1948 graduate of Saint Thomas Moore High School, and was a proud supporter of the Alumni Association.

He has resided in Langhorne for the past 39 years and has been a member of Our Lady of Grace Parish.

For 30 years, Mr. Rush was a Branch Head for the Submarine Sail Systems Department, of the US Navy.

He was a proud Korean War US Army veteran.

Beloved husband of 64 years to Marlyn B. (Frattini), Mr. Rush is the loving father of William Jr. (Gerri), Paul (Nancy) and Tim (Colleen).

He is the devoted grandfather of Kerrielynn Dingler (David), Kevin, Rebecca Thompson (John), Jared, Kimberly, William III and Lindsey; proud great grandfather of Jacob; and dear brother of John Rush (Miriam) and Veronica Martino (Ernie).

Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, July 5, 2019, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown. Friends may also call on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9:00 until 10:00 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, 225 S. Bellevue Avenue, Penndel, where his funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:00 am. The Rite of Committal will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery, Langhorne.