Darby, Pennsylvania
1933 - 2014
Rev. John J. Dinda Rev. John J. Dinda, age 81 of Villa St. Joseph, Darby, PA died Friday, August 8, 2014 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Darby. Born in Philadelphia to the late John and Loretta (Leahy) Dinda, he was Graduate of St. Barnabas in SW Phila. and West Catholic High School Class of 1951....
Read MoreFather John has been gone more than two years without us knowing. We enjoyed him as our Pastor in Spring City from 1988 to 1997, when we left for Providence, RI. We fondly remember many years of his pastoral care, wit, and talent. His friendship has long been missed. We will pray for him!
Rod and Joan Hall
November 14, 2016 | Macau, China
Although many years have passed, I well remember Father Dinda and his original music .
When I was at Villa Maria, West Chester, the year ahead of Lucy, Fr. Dinda generously gave us his time. May his music be heard in heaven.
In Sympathy, Mary Jo Dougherty Sharkey of San Carlos, CA
August 16, 2014 | CA
Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him, O Lord. And Let The Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him !
Ed Braun
August 14, 2014 | Cape May Court House, NJ
Rest in Peace, Father Dinda.
(St. Joseph's Church parishioner)
August 14, 2014 | PA
Father Dinda was an integral part of my earlier life and that of my family. We spent many wonderful years together making many wonderful memories. May he sing with the angels now.
Dale Denworth (part of the Callahan clan)
August 13, 2014 | Mount Laurel, NJ
father john , I will always remember the piano you brought with you in the back of your car. you where so in love with music, life, stage,plays,you helped shape eveyones life. rest and play on john
john warfel
August 13, 2014 | Phoenix, AZ
Sincere condolences to the family on John's passing and prayers for the happy repose of his soul.
His passing drew me back into the shades of history when John and I were both stationed together at St. Agnes in West Chester in the mid 60's.
From another St. Barnabas alum.
Joe McOscar
Greenwich, New Jersey
August 13, 2014
A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYMATE..A CLASSMATE
AT ST BARNIE'S..AND THEN AT WEST CATHOLIC..ALWAYS WITH A SMILE,JUST A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING..WILL MISS YOU FR JOHN AT OUR WEST'S LUNCHEONS.
GEORGE SILVANO
August 12, 2014 | WEST CHESTER, PA
As Director of Music at St. Joseph's, I was blessed to get to know Fr. Dinda's great love for music. He could play the piano and sing very well!
Leslie Staab
August 12, 2014 | Spring City, PA
