Major Joseph L. Welsh
On August 21, 2022, Age 91; of Cherry Hill, NJ; former 30 yr. Resident of Haddonfield, NJ Beloved husband of Joan C. (nee McCrosson); Devoted father of Donna Welsh Johnson (Kevin) of Media, PA and Christine Welsh Buchanan (Gilbert) of Berlin, NJ; Cherished grandfather of Kevin & Stephen Johnson and Matthew & Tyler Buchanan.
Joseph is a former longtime Haddonfield resident. He was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War, and retired as an US Air Force Major, after serving 20 years. After his military career, Joseph began a new career as an American Airlines Pilot, earning the rank of Captain. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Joseph’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, Aug. 24th, at Kain-Murphy Funeral Services 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ from 9-10:30am. All are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ 08033 at 11 AM; Interment will be held at 1:30 PM at B.G. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Province line Road Wrightstown, NJ 08562. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joseph may be made to Christ the King R.C. Church at the above address.