Members Memorial
Ron McClennan (Nephew descendant of General George B. McClennan, the 24th governor of New Jersey)
Joseph F. Petruzzi
Joe played B♭ Cornet in Beck’s Band from May 2017 to July 2023. He was asked to fill in as a sub when another member was away on vacation and had enjoyed playing with the group on a regular basis.
Joe had been playing the trumpet, as a hobby, since the 4th grade. He had been a member of his elementary, junior high, high school, and college bands. Joe was also an active member in the Bethel Baptist Church (Cherry Hill, NJ) music ministry, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, and performed in various smaller ensembles from time to time.
Joe held a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Rowan University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern University. Joe was the Information Technology Director for the Port of Philadelphia.
When not performing, Joe enjoyed boating, house projects, gardening, model trains, and spending time with his family and friends. Joe also maintained the Beck's Band website and social media accounts.
On October 26, 2023, Joe posthumously received the "Ports of Philadelphia Maritime Society Person of the Year Award."
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Service
Joe had been playing the trumpet, as a hobby, since the 4th grade. He had been a member of his elementary, junior high, high school, and college bands. Joe was also an active member in the Bethel Baptist Church (Cherry Hill, NJ) music ministry, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, and performed in various smaller ensembles from time to time.
Joe held a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Rowan University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern University. Joe was the Information Technology Director for the Port of Philadelphia.
When not performing, Joe enjoyed boating, house projects, gardening, model trains, and spending time with his family and friends. Joe also maintained the Beck's Band website and social media accounts.
On October 26, 2023, Joe posthumously received the "Ports of Philadelphia Maritime Society Person of the Year Award."
Saturday, July 22, 2023 Service
