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Patricia Topper Obituary
Patricia S. (Dunne) Topper, 83, of Philadelphia, died on Monday, January 20, 2014. She was the beloved wife of Joseph V. Topper, Sr. Survivors: Her eight children, Mary Pat Stark (Joe), Kathy Kenney (Brian), Joseph V. Topper, Jr. (Maureen), Marjorie Mannix (Mark), Ed Topper, Connie Hazeltine (Perry), Ginny Lutkewitte (Sil); and Gerry Topper (Cheryl); 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Dorothy Kittrell (sister) and Marie Topper Marzo (sister-in-law) along with numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Services: A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Old St. Marys Roman Catholic Church, 252 S. 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. A visitation with the family will precede Mass from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will be private at a later date. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Auxiliary of Pennsylvania Hospital. Online Condolences: www.philadelphiafuneralcare.com. Arrangements by Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan Funeral Homes (215) 563-1580.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Topper
January 25, 2014
Joe and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are sorry we missed the services. Thinking of you at this time and hope you take comfort in remembering all the good times you had together.
John and Donna Eureyecko
January 24, 2014
To the Topper family,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donna Hood
January 23, 2014
Sorry for for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person. Bill Straccia
Stella & John Nemeth
January 23, 2014
Our sympathy to Joe and his family on the loss of your wife and mother. It has been many years since we last saw Pat, but we do recall her warm smile and pleasantness . The heavens will shine brighter with her presence.t
Julie Zanaras
January 23, 2014
Having lived next door to Joe and Patty for many years, I am going to miss her wit, her beauty and all the laughs we shared. She is a smart, beautiful woman and I hope she enjoys Heaven.
January 22, 2014
To Joe and the Topper family, please accept our deepest sympathy .
Jim and Dianne Constantine.
Dooley Family
January 22, 2014
Dear Topper Family
Please accept our condolences in your time of loss.
The Dooley Family
John Moses
January 22, 2014
Dear Topper Family,my deepest condolences
The Deiter Family
January 22, 2014
Our sincere condolences in your time of loss.
Diane Caldarelli Woodring
January 22, 2014
Dear Topper Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
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