Joseph R. Kalbach

April 23, 1943 - September 24, 2014

KALBACH, Joseph R. III – 71, of Cape May and formerly of Philadelphia, PA passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Joe earned his Master’s Degree from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He enjoyed a 38 year career with the Philadelphia Police Department where he held various positions and memberships before retiring as Inspector in 2002. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Council 6202, Cape May. Joe will be forever loved and remembered by his family and friends for being a kind and gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life. Joe will be dearly missed by his loving family which includes his wife of 52 years, Frances; one son, Joseph Kalbach, IV; two grandsons, Joseph Kalbach, V and Anthony Kalbach; one sister, Susan Saraullo. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday (Oct. 2nd) at 1:30PM in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 525 Washington St., Cape May where friends will be received from 12:30pm – 1:30pm. Interment will be private and at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery Columbarium, Cape May. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the charity of your choice.