Joseph Del Gross, 90, formerly of Bala Cynwyd, died on March 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

The youngest child of Antonio and Philomena Del Gross, Joseph is survived by his spouse, Dolores, to whom he was introduced by his good friend and Dolores's beloved cousin, David Louden (deceased).

Joseph is also survived by his five children, Christopher, Laura (John) Lamprecht, Cynthia (John) Castaldi, Claudia Kostel, and Adrienne Sassaman, 13 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Jowena Conte, Albina Bikowski, and William Del Gross.

Joseph graduated in 1952 from North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal after serving for a time in Japan.  With the help of the G.I. bill, he attended LaSalle College and graduated with an accounting degree.  He spent his working life with the Internal Revenue Service auditing the tax returns of several large corporations.  For many years he was known as "Skipper" on the Skippers Rippers IRS softball team.  Through a colleague at the IRS, Joseph was introduced to the Malvern Retreat House, which had a profound impact on his spiritual life.  He spent over 50 years organizing the annual men's retreat at Malvern for the Sts. Peter and Paul group.

Joseph enjoyed traveling with his wife and their friends, playing cards with his buddies, and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He was a devoted member of his parish community at St. Matthias Church, serving in various capacities as head of the home and school association, and as a lector and usher.

Relatives and friends are invited on Monday April 7th, Visitation from 9:30 to 11:00 AM with Funeral Mass to begin at 11:00 AM at St. Matthias Church, 128 Bryn Mawr Ave., Bala Cynwyd PA 19004. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or other veterans' support charities.