Deacon Joseph F. Becker, O.F.S., of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Absecon, died Sept. 18 after a brief illness.
He had been assigned to the parish since 1979, three years after becoming a permanent deacon in the Diocese of Camden. Before Absecon, he had served the community of Saint Nicholas, Egg Harbor City.
The son of the late Charles and Rose (Wennemer) Becker, Deacon Joseph was professed as a Secular Franciscan in 1960 and was a member of the Divine Mercy Fraternity in Absecon.
He was predeceased by his parents; five sisters, Rose Fenton (Charles), Matilda Kapsner (Meldan), Sister Catherine Saint Anne, Sister Rose Constance and Marie Ganiel (Apolph); and a brother, Father Charles Becker. He is survived by his sister Bernadette Ganiel (Joseph) and her husband, Adolph, and numerous nephews and nieces. Among his nephews is Father Joseph Ganiel, pastor of Holy Child Parish, Runnemede.
A Mass of Christian Burial was to be celebrated Sept. 23 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, with a private burial.
For condolences, visit wimbergfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Carmelite Monastery, 361 Highland Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11207-1910.
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