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John Jolly Obituary
John Gerard Jolly, 76, of Glen Rock, PA, previously a 20 year resident of Severna Park, died peacefully at home on May 28th, after a brave struggle with cancer. The son of John Gerard Jolly, Sr., and his wife Annamae, Mr. Jolly was born in 1934 in Brooklyn, NY. He served in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and then worked at the Brooklyn Naval Yard while attending St. John's University in Queens, NY. After graduating from St. John's in 1958, he moved to Washington, DC to take a position as a cryptologist with the National Security Agency. During a career which spanned 36 years he rose through a variety of technical and management positions, retiring as a Senior Executive in 1994. He was a charter member of the Senior Cryptologic Executive Service and a recipient of both the Meritorious and Exceptional Civilian Service Awards. He was a 1990 recipient of the Presidential Rank Award from then President George H. W. Bush. He was very active in Optimist International, serving as an officer of clubs in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. As an avid golfer and member of the Caledonia Clowns golf group he was known for his long backswing and dry wit. He also enjoyed bridge, chess, gardening, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence Jolly; three children, John S. Jolly of Highland; Anne M. Gustke of Bridgeport, NY, and Beth L. Jolly of Baltimore; seven grandchildren, Grace, Eleanor and Robert Gustke; Joy, Kirsten, Katrina and John G Jolly III. He is also survived by two sisters, Helen Staab of Lodi, NJ and Maryann Redican of Indian Trail, NC. The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 24 N. Second St, New Freedom, PA. 17349 A Funeral Liturgy will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 1 at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church (Historic Church) 315 N. Constitution Ave New Freedom, PA. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery in New Freedom immediately following. Memorial donations may be made to the York Cancer Center 25 Monument Road, York PA 17403
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David Caprio
June 3, 2011
My prayers go out to the Jolly family.
Margaret Manning
June 3, 2011
I am sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful, kind, caring person. It was always a pleasure to see him at our Friday, 7am Optimist meetings at Denny's. You will all be in my prayers. May God give you comfort dsuring this time. Margaret Manning
Beth & Darren Morgan
May 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of grief. God's strength and peace be with you all.
Connie & Tom Sohnleitner
May 30, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. We will always have great memories of John and the Optimist Club. His kind ways and his dedication to the children will stay with us forever. May God give you peace as you go through this difficult time.
May 30, 2011
With our heartfelt condolences. Peace be with you. Ben, Amy, Randi, Scott & Adam Levitt. Clarksville, MD
Jackie Wilson
May 30, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed his easy going manner & smile. May God give you strength and peace.
George (Sam) Workinger
May 30, 2011
I played lots of golf with John once he retired in 1994. He handled his diagnosis well and continued playing as long as possible. Wishing all your families peace.
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