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2020

JOHN JOHNSON Obituary

JOHNSON--John Plitt, died on February 10, 2020 at Bellevue Hospital, he was 78. John graduated from Randolph Mason Academy, Haverford College and Columbia Graduate School of Business. He served in the United States Army. His years of employment were spent at Price Waterhouse, The New York Stock Exchange where he was the CFO and Rodale Press. He was a longtime member of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Union League Club of New York City. John loved to travel and spending time with his family and friends. His varied interests included sports, music, art and the theater. Perhaps his greatest joy was taking family members and their friends to Peter Luger Steakhouse. A celebration of John's life will be held on March 8, 2020 at the Union League Club at 3pm. Those who would like to attend, please contact Keith Johnson, [email protected]. Memorial contributions in John's name can be made to Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 23, 2020.

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Robin Weaver

May 20, 2021

I am so sorry in that I just found out john passed away. He was a wonderful person. My deepest condolences to his family.

Harry Murray

February 28, 2020

John was a wonderful guy with a great sense of humor. He will be missed by many.

E. N. Stewart

February 25, 2020

I will miss a great friend.

February 25, 2020

John was a good friend who I enjoyed many dinners, hockey games and just sharing time with. I'll miss his feisty personality.
Jim McKinnon

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