Joseph Angelo Anastasio, age 75, of Wyndmoor, formerly of South Philadelphia passed away peacefully at his home on December 19, 2024, surrounded by his wife Sandy, daughter Nicole, and grandchildren Brianna and Brandon. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Assunta, his brother Tommy and sisters Catherine, Geraldine and Anna. Also waiting with open arms at the gates of Heaven are the late Sandra (Stepdaughter) and his granddaughter Danielle.

Joe is survived by his wife of 45 years Sandra (nee: Cipriano), children Dawn, Joey, Nicole (Kevin), and Sheri (Fred); also survived by many grandchildren, Dana, Michael, Giana, and Joey; and will be especially missed by Kenneth (Katie), Jake, Brianna (James), Brandon (Valerie), and Rocco; great grandchildren Juliana, Lily, Kenny, and Monty will deeply miss their Pop Pop. Joey (Toot) is also survived and will forever be missed by his sisters Theresa Russian, Rosemarie LaRosa, and Bernice Lagana; also survived by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Joe was born at Pennsylvania Hospital and raised in South Philadelphia. His parents were the proud owners Anastasio Seafood in the Italian market on 9th Street. Growing up Joe and his siblings helped run the infamous fish store everyone in Philadelphia has grown to love. Joe was raised Catholic and belonged to St. Paul's parish at 10th and Christian Streets. He spent over twenty years of his life as a Philadelphia Mummer with the Fancy Brigade division "Top Hats". Everyone who knew Joey knew he would start every party or event with his Mummer strut. Joe played on a travel Baseball team as an adult until his mid 40's traveling between Philly and Jersey. Joe was a die hard Eagles Fan. He attended many travel games to Dallas, Tampa, and Washington. You name it and Joe was there. He aquired a saying for himself when he would travel with his daughter Nicole and their friends from the neighborhood, every Eagles game he would yell "Fire that mother up". The neighborhood quickly nicknamed him "The Mayor". He was loved by everyone that knew him and will be deeply missed by all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 9:00 to 10:00 am., followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 am., at St. Genevieve's Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA  19031. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.