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GROOME

JOHN III "KBR", age 28, suddenly on April 12, 2014. Beloved son of Jack Groome and Donna Budelis. Dear brother of Angie (Virgil) Boyd, Jennifer Gibson, Eddie (Holly), Jackie Groome (Mike Hojda), Colleen Groome and Caitlin. Dear grandson of Genevieve Groome (the late John, Sr.) Groome and Xenia (the late George) Budelis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Thursday 6:30 P.M. from THE EDWARD J. PETNER FUNERAL HOME (Family Owned and Operated), 6421 Frankford Ave. at Levick St. Service and Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to: HeartsforAutism.org.because of his artistic talent.

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John been another year the Peco guys still talk about you All is good hope you are tattooing a lot up there ! You are very much missed !

Scott Balara

April 14, 2025

Yesterday was a rough day, 11 years since you gained your angel wings. I tried to focus on crazy memories that would make me smile and there are a lot. I thought about my last hug to you, I am grateful for that. Be at peace and watch over all of us.

Mom

April 13, 2025 | Family

a rise against song played today and I thought of you! punk rock John! miss you my friend.

Melanie

September 05, 2024 | Friend

It´s coming up on 10 years without you being here with us. It still seems unreal. We all still laugh at all the memories of the crazy things you did and we are so thankful for those stories that keep us smiling. I know that you are watching over all of us and you will be in our hearts forever. Give Pabst a hug from me. Missing your hugs. Love you.

Mom

April 09, 2024 | Family

Hey John Think of you often just looking at my tattoos that you did !! You left us too soon You are missed !!

Scott Balara

April 09, 2024 | Friend

Hey John miss ya bud !

Scott Balara

April 09, 2023 | Friend

I didn't know John as much as I would have liked to. But, from all the pics I've seen of him, and stories I've hear about him, he was a fun-loving guy!! Looking forward to seeing him again!!

Diane Smith

April 11, 2021 | Harrisburg, PA | Family

Great Guy miss him for sure
God Bless John

Scott Balara

April 10, 2021 | Friend

It’s coming up on 7 years since and my heart will always feel the pain of losing you. There will never be any new memories with you so I treasure each picture, crazy story and amazing memories that I do have. Be at peace John and know that you will never be forgotten.

Mom

April 09, 2021

JOHN "KBR" GROOME III

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