Joseph Francis White, Jr.

Joseph Francis White., Jr. (Tru) (Joey) from Philadelphia passed away tragically on December 6, 2022. He is survived by his children, Adriann Jade White (Carrie Berry) and Joseph Francis White III (Lacey Murphy). He is also survived by his mother Lisa A. Szydlik (Carl), father Joseph Francis White, Sr. (Brenda), his siblings Anthony White, Jennifer White (Christopher Newman), Carl Szydlik (Samantha), Brian Smith (Megan), Kelly Wright (Michael), nieces and nephews Aubrey White, Aliva White, Carl Szydlik IV, Erin Wright and Annabell Wright. Joseph was an E4 Sniper in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany before serving three tours in Iraq. Joey had a personality that everyone loved, he had the best of stories, and love for Jordan sneakers. He was a true Philly boy; he loved Philly sports and driving around the city. He was an amazing graffiti artist. 

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. at Hollen Funeral Home, Inc., 3160 Grant Avenue (West of Academy Road), Philadelphia, PA 19114. Religious service at 10:00 A.M.

Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Joseph Francis' name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org. The family requests that, if you make a such a donation, you contact Joseph Francis' sister, Jennifer White.

Flowers should be delivered no later than 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Arrangements by  Hollen Funeral  Home, Inc., Thomas J. Fluehr, Funeral Director, 3160 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114, 215-698-2500, www.hollenfuneralhome.com.

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