Joseph F. Reago, of New Britain, passed away on June 14, 2013 at Holy Redeemer Hospice with his family by his side. He was 80.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy Yaeck Reago.

He was the beloved husband of over 60 years to Lillian R. Gerber Reago.

Joe proudly served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Plumbers Local 690 for over 60 years. Joe and his wife Lillian were residents of Warminster for 37 years before moving to New Britain 3 years ago. One of his favorite pastimes was relaxing at his beach home in North Wildwood, NJ. Joe’s main focus in life was his family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed.

In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his children: Joseph F. Reago Jr., husband of JoAnne, of Horsham, Marianne R. Keebler, wife of David of Churchville, Frank J. Reago, husband of LeAnn of Sellersville, and Susan R. Nieves, wife of Pedro of Yardley; and 12 grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, June 19, and from 9:00 am to 10:15 am on Thursday, June 20, both from the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, 241 East Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.) New Britain, PA 18901 and to his Funeral Mass at 11:00 am at St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Ave., New Britain, PA 18914.

Interment will follow at St. John Neumann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 555 North Lane, Suite 5010, Conshohocken, PA 19428.