Joseph F. O'Neill Jr., 75

MILLSBORO - Joseph F. O'Neill Jr., formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2009, in his home. He was 75. Mr. O'Neill was born on Jan. 28, 1934 in Wilmington, to the late Joseph F. Sr. and Winifred McElwaine O'Neill. Mr. O'Neill was a sales representative for eastern Sussex County for Standard Distributors in Wilmington, retiring in 1995 after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Millsboro VFW Ambulance crew for about 28 years. Joe was an avid fisherman, a good family man and provider, devoted husband, and a wonderful father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Barbara McQuay O'Neill in January 2002. He is survived by three sons, Joseph M., D. Gary, and Michael D. O'Neill; daughter, Geri O. Wagamon; three sisters, Winifred Querey, Peggy Querey, and Sharon Gatta; brother, James O'Neill; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his beloved canine, Spitfire. Services will be 12 noon, Friday, June 5 at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where friends may call one hour before. Fr. Raymond Forrester will officiate. Interment in Millsboro Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for contributions in memory of Joe to Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963; or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.