On November 4, 2014. Age 89. Of Gloucester City. Loving husband of 61 years to Kathryn L. (nee Dolan). Loving father of Catherine Hughes, Joseph E. Dewechter (Sophia), Daniel Dewechter (Linda), Patrick Dewechter (Lori) and Robert Dewechter (Katherine). Also survived by his 10 grandsons and one granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Gustav and Miriam (nee McElhone) Dewechter, and his sister Miriam and his brother, Edmund. Joe "Dewey" lived his entire life in Gloucester City. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School, class of 1942. He was a devoted member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church and dedicated much of his life to honor God and the Church. He attended mass daily for many years and supported St. Mary's parish in many ways. Joe was an Army veteran of World War II, proudly serving in the Pacific from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Joe retired from the US Postal Service - Gloucester City office- where he worked as a letter carrier serving Brooklawn and Gloucester City residents for over 35 years. He was a special friend to so many of his residents, helping them with their mail, and watching over the sick and elderly as he walked in the neighborhoods every day. Joe was a loyal Phillies fan. He never missed a game, and throughout the baseball season could be found listening to his radio or watching the Phils on TV each time they played. He loved the music of his generation, especially Sinatra and the Big Bands of the 30's and 40's. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. His wonderful personality, sense of humor, and love of family filled our lives. Our fond memories of him will stay with us forever. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Saturday morning, November 8, 2014 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at St. Mary's R.C. Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 AM in the church. Interment with U.S. military honors will follow in New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Mary's Church Special Fund at the above church address. Please write in memo: Joseph A. Dewechter. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Joseph A. Dewechter. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ. Phone: 856-456-1142