John A. Stoops Sr.

Aunt Muriel,Cathy,John,Bill,& families,We were truly saddened when we received the call about Uncle John.Our love and sympathy is with you all.My recent memory of Uncle John was his taking the hard journey from PA to NJ to bid farewell to my Mom. I remember him having a little trouble standing, but he still came for us and his #1 fan.My fondest memory of Uncle John was the beautiful letter he sent to me right before my wedding day.He was sorry he could not make it, but it was the fall(of 74)...

Dear Aunt Muriel, Cathy, Johnny, Billy and Family,

Mickey’s, Kathi’s and my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. It is with great sadness that I write to send our sincere sympathy. Please know that you are in our hearts.

I personally have so many fond memories of my visits to Coopersburg. I vividly recall Cathy setting the table and nonchalantly wiping the plates off before placing them on the table, when I asked what she was doing she calmly showed me the...

Our thoughts and prayers are with John's family at this time. John was a man who sat comforatbly with kings and peasants and made each feel wise. He shared his intellect and himself generously and always graciously. The world was a richer place when he was in it and, even after his passing, is the better for his sojourn here. We are blessed to have known him and we will miss him.