Joseph M.A. Nelabovige

Joseph M.A. Nelabovige, 71 a Hamburg attorney died March 31st in the Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Joe was a loving husband and resided with his wife Margaret J. (Horrell) Nelabovige in Bern Township for several years. He was born in Hamburg and was the son of Anthony J. and Josephine M. (Monitsky) Nelabovige. Joe was a 1958 graduate of Reading Central Catholic High School. He graduated in 1962 from Fordham University with a B.S. in pharmacy. He then graduated with his law degree from University of Maryland in 1966. Joe held a Masters Degree in Catholic Theology from St. Charles Borremeo University. He was in the U.S.Army Reserves. He was a self employed attorney in Hamburg from 1970 working until his death. He was a life and devoted member of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg where he taught religious education for thirteen years. Joe was a loving father to his two daughters, Mary Jo Nelabovige of Frederick, MD, Nicole wife of Christopher Kirst of Bernville and a loving Pop Pop to his grandchildren, Kolbe, Adelaide and Eloise. Joe's favorite color was blue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 PM from St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, Hamburg. A viewing will be held in the church from 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 11:30 AM in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary R.C. Church, 94 Walnut Road, PO Box 189, Hamburg, PA. 19526. The Burkey & Driscoll Funeral Home, Inc., Hamburg, PA is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.burkeydriscoll.com.