Joseph Gregory "Joe" Longacre 72, of Lexington Park, MD, died on August 23, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born April 17, 1940 in Huntingdon, PA to the late Frederick Longacre and Coletta McCavitt.

On July 9, 1966, Joe married his beloved wife, Margaret Wenghofer, at Sacred Heart Church in Lewistown, PA. They recently celebrated 46 blissful years of marriage.

Joe retired from Carquest, where he worked as an automotive supply clerk. He had many hobbies, but particularly enjoyed reading, solving crossword puzzles and watching sports. He loved sports, especially baseball, football and golf. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles football team and the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team.

Joe's family was very important to him, and he loved spending time with them, especially his talks with his grandson Ryan about sports. He was affectionately known as "Pappy Joe" by his grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his children, Christine Griffith (Matt) of Langley, VA, Kathleen Kreps (Jeffrey) of Great Mills, MD, and Amy Gray (Richard) of Hollywood, MD; his grandchildren, Bethany Kreps, Taylor Boyd, Kyle Boyd, Ryan Gray, Sara Griffith, and Brandon Gray; his sisters, Jill Feagley (Jerry) of Alexandria, PA and Nora Helton (John) of Kelowna, BC (Canada); and his brother, Pete Longacre of Mount Union, PA.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Family will receive friends for Joe's Life Celebration on Monday, August 27, 2012, from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 with prayers recited by Deacon Joseph Lloyd at 7 PM. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.