Jozef E. Sakel , 93, peacefully passed away in his home in Ardmore, on Nov. 10, 2019. Born to Katrina and Joseph Sakel , on Nov. 5, 19 26, he was the youngest of eight children. Jozef married Teresa Batteaux on November 11, 1950 and celebrated 60 years of marriage before her death in 2011.

Joe is survived by his six children: Susan, Bob, Lois, Mark, Terri and Joe. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

After dedicating 37 y ears of service to the Lower Merion Parks and Recreation department, he retired as a supervisor who had a crew of 17 people.

He was a true sports fan and supported all of his children and grandchildren in their various sports endeavors. He enjoyed dancing especially the Polka. He loved playing football, tennis and baseball. He was asked to play for a farm team outside of Pittsburgh, however, he chose to marry and raise a family. In his later years, he played foot ball for the Marrone 's league at the Bryn Mawr Polo field. He also bowled until he was 90 years old.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Visitation on Friday November 15th from 6 to 8 PM or on Saturday from 10 to 11 AM with Funeral Service to begin at 11 AM at McConaghy Funeral Home, 328 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore PA .  Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, West Conshohocken, PA.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Main Line Health HomeCare & Hospice, 240 N. Radnor-Chester Rd., Radnor PA 19087.