Joseph Francis Buchanan
August 27, 1931 - June 12, 2018
Obituary
Joseph Francis Buchanan died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12. He was 86.
Joe was born in Ellengown, PA on August 27, 1931 to Herbert and Grace (Bailey) Buchanan. After serving his country during the Korean War, he moved to Havre de Grace, MD where he worked and raised his family. In his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was dedicated and passionate about his sports especially his Orioles and Ravens. Joe's family will remember him for his kindness, generosity and hard work.
Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dolores Buchanan; sister, Mary D'Allessandro; three sons, Joe Buchanan and his wife, Tammy, Mick Buchanan and his wife, Vicki, and Gary Buchanan; grandsons, Joe Buchanan and his wife Autumn, Mike Buchanan and his wife Dana, and Brittany Buchanan; great grandchildren, Hannah, Erin, and Megan Horsey, Savannah Montras, George Montras, Liam Buchanan, Evan Buchanan, and Ryan Buchanan and his cousin, Theresa Hawkins.
Joe was preceded in death by grandson, Jason Buchanan and sister, Joanne (Buchanan) Ball.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church on Saturday, June 30 at 11am.
Events
Service
Sat Jun 30, 2018 @ 11:00 AM EDT
St. Patrick's Catholic Church • 615 Congress Avenue, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
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Memories
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Mike Graziano
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My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Our Heavenly Father gives us a comforting thought when He tells us that soon death will be "swallowed up forever." (1 Cor. 15:54) Along with this, God also promises that ones who have died will be able to live again. (John 5:28,29) I hope these encouraging scriptures can bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
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David Glenn
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My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Buchanan family. Take comfort in knowing that he left behind a treasure chest filled with precious memories that we can all cherish forever. He without a doubt was one of my biggest supporters. We would always say, put a sign in my yard and you will get elected and he was right,,,,I am 4 for 4 due to his outstanding sign location. While his physical presence may have been taken from us, he will never be forgotten. His candle burned out long before his memory ever will and I will always cherish his friendship. With deepest sympathy,
David "Pee Wee" Glenn
Havre de Grace City Council President
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Denny & JoAnn Keller
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Our thought and prayers go out to Mrs. B. and the entire Buchanan family. I worked with Joe for many years, always telling a joke or two. He will be greatly missed. But we know he is in the best place he could be and that we will see him in the future. Rest in Peace Uncle Joe.