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Welcome to the website of The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society Established in 1936
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| It is with great sadness that the Chapter marks the passing of Joe Mannix, a member of the NRHS and Philadelphia Chapter for over 70 years. Joe's legacy will live on in his family and friends as well as in the numerous articles, books, artwork and photographs that he has left us. Future generations will always be much richer for his devotion to the hobby. |
| Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 9/8/2008 |
| JOSEPH M. MANNIX Jr., 89, of Phila. and Lancaster, died on Thurs. Sept. 4, 2008 at the Mennonite Nursing Home, Lancaster. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Dr. Joseph M. and Mary Doyle Mannix. He was the beloved husband of Mary (nee Malone) and proud father of Norma Mannix, Mary Mannix and Christopher Meister, Stephen and Susan Bremer Mannix, and James and Debbie Simon Mannix. In addition, he was the loving grandfather of Matthew, Nina, and Michael. Joe was a pioneering rail historian who was a founding and 70 yr. member of the National Railway Historical Society. He had the vision and belief that railroads and their heritage were something to be passionately pursued and preserved. He was well known for his railroad artwork and many articles in the NRHS publications. Joe graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 1937 and attended the Phila. College of Art. He served his country during WWII as a member of the U.S. Army and had an extensive career as an electronics designer and draftsman. He was an active member of the Cardinal Dougherty High School Fathers Assn. during his children's attendance from 1965-1978. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. William Church, 6234 Rising Sun Ave., Phila., PA, 19111 on Thurs., Sept. 11, 2008. Friends will be received at 9 A.M. at the church, followed by Mass at 10 A.M. and Int. at Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Central Shine of the Miraculous Medal, 475 E. Chelten Ave., Phila., PA, 19144-5785 or to St. William School Fund, 6234 Rising Sun Ave., Phila., PA 19111. Arr. by: THE CHARLES F. SNYDER FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, Lititz PA 717-560-5100. |
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