IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Joseph Clifford

Joseph Clifford Dille Profile Photo

Dille

Dec 22, 1957 — Jan 4, 2021

Obituary

Joseph Clifford Dille, age 63, of Telford, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann (Foyder) Dille, with whom he shared over 35 years of marriage.

Born December 22, 1957, in White Plains, New York, he was the son of Barbara May Dille and the late Joseph R. Dille.

Joe graduated from White Plains High School and Lehigh University, where he earned his master's in mechanical engineering in 1981.

Joe worked for Brooks Instrument in Hatfield for over 37 years until the time of his passing.  He has 21 patents registered with the Office of Patents and Trademarks.

Joe's biggest love was riding his fixed gear bike he created in memory of his late son, Matthew. He rode his bike everywhere including back and forth to work. He enjoyed tracking his rides on Strava. Joe also enjoyed his time at Oaklane Race Track with his sons as they raced quarter midgets.

He was a loving husband and father who was beloved by his family and many friends.  He participated in the MAC PAC Motorcycle group, Philadelphia Major Taylor Cycling Club and actively participated in many Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society rides to raise money for MS in honor of Patti. Joe also supported his wife in her suicide awareness and prevention work.

In addition to his wife, Patti; and mother, Barbara; Joe is survived by his son, Joseph K. Dille; and his sister, Catherine Dille Burdick and her husband, Bill. He is also survived by his Black Labrador frisbee buddy, Finn.

He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew R. Dille, who passed in 2014.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Joe's service and interment will be private for his immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to either the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, 1500 Walnut Street, Ste 1107, Philadelphia, PA 19102, Click here or National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1 Reed Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, Cick here or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 3535 Market Street, Ste 4047, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Click here .

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.willaimsbergeykoffel.com .

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