Joseph R. Pessiki

Joseph R. Pessiki, 69, of Hellertown, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Fountain Hill.

Born on September 4, 1955, in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Joseph J. and Cathryn (Angelus) Pessiki.

A graduate of William Tennant High School, Joseph joined the United States Marines, serving in the Vietnam War.

Following his Honorable Discharge from the military, he held various positions over the years—all relating to mechanical work and aviation, which included Carson Helicopters. He was currently employed by Manheim Auctions as a driver.

Outside of work, Joe found joy in flying radio/RC planes, racing slot cars (he was a drag race enthusiast), studying history of aviation and World War II, collecting airsoft guns, and building motors (he was a phenomenal mechanic).

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother: Michael J. Pessiki, who passed away in 2021.

Joseph will be lovingly remembered by his son: Joseph R. Pessiki; brothers: Stephen Pessiki and his wife, Monica; and Peter Pessiki; sister: Jackie Scott and her husband, Rodger; and nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral service—in the funeral home—at 11:00am.