Francis J. Birchill Ambler, Pennsylvania Obituary

Francis J. Birchill "Frank"

<p>Francis J. "Frank" Birchill, age 78, of Horsham, PA, passed peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Frank was born in the Fox Chase area of Philadelphia, PA, to the late George and Rita (Madden) Birchill.</p><p><br></p><p>In death, Frank is joyfully reunited with his parents and beloved late wife Joanne (nee Ferretti) Birchill, whom he dearly missed after her death in 2010. Frank was also preceded in death by his brother George A. Birchill in 1997 and sister-in-law Eileen Lipski in 2020. He was also preceded in death by many cousins.</p><p><br></p><p>Mr. Birchill was a Computer Programmer employed by Unisys for 34 years before retiring in 2002. Even though it took him 12 years, he earned a Bachelor of Science from The College of New Jersey where he became a proud graduate as a summa cum laude.</p><p></p><p>He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen, PA and enjoyed collecting coins, gardening, fishing, and spending time with the children in his life.</p><p><br></p><p>Frank is survived by his nephew, Stephen Birchill of Warminster, PA, niece Arleen Birchill Smith of Quakertown, PA, great nieces Kellie Smith and Allison Priolo, both of Quakertown, PA, great-great niece Ella and his great-great nephew Troy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>Relatives and Friends are invited to call after 10:00 AM on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA. Frank's Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM with Deacon John Mischler officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be held privately.</p><p><br></p><p>Remembrance donation in his memory to the <a href="//www.cancer.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><b>American Cancer Society</b></a> or the <b><a href="//www.alz.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alzheimer's Association.</a></b></p><p><br></p><p>Photos and Tributes may be shared at <a href="//www.urbanfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Francis-J.-Birchill,-Jr.?obId=26467171#/celebrationWall">www.UrbanFuneralHome.com</a></p><p><br></p>
May 16, 1944 - November 24, 202205/16/194411/24/2022
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Francis J. "Frank" Birchill, age 78, of Horsham, PA, passed peacefully on November 24, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.


Frank was born in the Fox Chase area of Philadelphia, PA, to the late George and Rita (Madden) Birchill.


In death, Frank is joyfully reunited with his parents and beloved late wife Joanne (nee Ferretti) Birchill, whom he dearly missed after her death in 2010. Frank was also preceded in death by his brother George A. Birchill in 1997 and sister-in-law Eileen Lipski in 2020. He was also preceded in death by many cousins.


Mr. Birchill was a Computer Programmer employed by Unisys for 34 years before retiring in 2002. Even though it took him 12 years, he earned a Bachelor of Science from The College of New Jersey where he became a proud graduate as a summa cum laude.

He was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Maple Glen, PA and enjoyed collecting coins, gardening, fishing, and spending time with the children in his life.


Frank is survived by his nephew, Stephen Birchill of Warminster, PA, niece Arleen Birchill Smith of Quakertown, PA, great nieces Kellie Smith and Allison Priolo, both of Quakertown, PA, great-great niece Ella and his great-great nephew Troy. 


Relatives and Friends are invited to call after 10:00 AM on Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home, 1111 S Bethlehem Pike, Ambler, PA. Frank's Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM with Deacon John Mischler officiating.  Interment will be held privately.


Remembrance donation in his memory to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association.


Photos and Tributes may be shared at www.UrbanFuneralHome.com


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Monday, December 05 2022
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Anton B. Urban Funeral Home
1111 South Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
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05
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Monday, December 05 2022
11:00 AM
Anton B. Urban Funeral Home
1111 South Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
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