Obituary of Joseph Von Kielkopf

Joseph Von Kielkopf 

Joseph “Joey” Von Kielkopf 45, of Conshohocken, PA passed away quietly from a lifelong illness, with family by his side, on Monday, September 18, 2023. 

He was born in Norristown, PA on January 26, 1978, the son of Carol Ann (Cifelli) Smith and the late Walter Otto Kielkopf.

Joey has lived in Conshohocken and Bridgeport all of his life.

He was a member of SS. Cosmas and Damian RC Church, where he served as an altar boy.

Joey was a chef and worked with his family in the restaurant and catering business.

He enjoyed baseball, gardening, carpentry, fishing, being around water, and spending time with his family.

He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include mother Carol Smith and step-father Todd Smith of Conshohocken, PA; daughter Joclyn Kielkopf of Philadelphia, PA; daughter Jianna Kielkopf of Conshohocken, PA; son Joseph V. Kielkopf, Jr. of Conshohocken, PA; son Jordan Kielkopf of Spring City, PA; sister Jennifer Kielkopf of Conshohocken, PA; sister Katy Smith and brother-in-law Matthew Smith of Middle Grove, NY; brother Eric “Smitty” Smith and sister-in-law Erin Lynn Smith of Norristown, PA; sister Kristina “Sis” Strother-Garcia and brother-in-law Edward Michael Strother-Garcia of Danville, PA; brother Jayden Kielkopf of Eagleville, PA; niece Alona Peacock of Conshohocken, PA; nephew Quentin Smith of Middle Grove, NY; and nephew Clayton Smith of Middle Grove, NY.

Relatives and friends may visit on the evening of Friday, September 29, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and/or on the morning of Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA.

Joey’s Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial contributions to support the needs of Joey’s children as they grieve their father and continue their education. Contributions can be sent directly to: Todd Smith c/o 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, Pa 19428, PA.

Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home, 300 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, (610) 828-0330.
www.msrfh.com.