Juliet C. Sommer Yardley, Pennsylvania Obituary

Juliet C. Sommer

Juliet C. Sommer Juliet Charlotte Sommer of Lower Makefield Township, PA died Saturday, September 5, 2020 at her home. She was 69. Born in Philadelphia, PA, a daughter of the late Dr. George N. J. Sommer, Jr. and Anne FitzGerald Sommer, she has been a lifelong Lower Makefield resident. Julie graduated from the Academy of Mount St. Vincent in Tuxedo Park, NY and the University of Denver. She completed professional studies at the American Academy McAlister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City and became a licensed funeral director in 1980. Julie was an owner of the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home in Yardley, PA for the past 40 years. She was the great-granddaughter of James Murphy, an early proprietor of the M. William Murphy Funeral Home of Trenton, NJ. Julie had a multitude of interests. She was a supporter of community groups such as the Friends of the Delaware Canal and St. Ignatius Parish. Julie always enjoyed her home gardens of both flowers and vegetables. Amongst her interests were European travel, reading and preparing for and celebrating the Christmas Season. Julie was devoted to her cats over the years and featured them in her Holiday cards. She was a lifelong member of the Trenton Country Club and participated in its activities. Daughter of the late Dr. George N.J. Sommer, Jr., and Anne FitzGerald Sommer, she is survived by her two brothers, George N.J. Sommer III of Cambridge, MA, and Dr. John T. Sommer of Radnor, PA, her two sisters Catherine M. Arias of Alachua, FL, and Anna L. Sommer of Langhorne, PA, six nephews, two nieces, 10 great nieces and nephews, and her best cat friend, Cosmo. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home 17 S. Delaware Ave. Yardley, PA 19067. Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:30am at St. Ignatius Church 999 Reading Ave. Yardley, PA 19067. Interment will take place in St. Ignatius Cemetery, River Road Yardley. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Delaware Canal 145 S. Main St., New Hope, PA 18938.
December 15, 1950 - September 5, 202012/15/195009/05/2020
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Tom Sventy & Keith wambold
December 15, 2020
We were so sorry to hear of Julie's passing. She will surely be missed.
Our sincere condolences to Wheezie and the family
(as well to Cosmo)
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Marla Martelli Morschauser
September 22, 2020
We were saddened to hear of the loss of your sister Juliet. Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult time.


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Briana Sommer
September 8, 2020
In fond memory of my Aunt Julie a contribution has been made to the Friends of the Delaware Canal. I have many childhood memories of walking along the canal with her and working along side of her in her garden.
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Eileen & George Sommer, III
September 7, 2020
Julie - We will never forget the fun we had with you and for all of your affectionate hours with our children. You will always be in our prayers.
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George, Jillian, Lora, Keira and George Sommer
September 7, 2020
With our deepest sympathies and in loving memory.
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