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John Whalen Obituary

John Keenan Whalen INDIAN TRAIL - John, 50, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Lighthouse Family Church, 2028 Wesley Chapel Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079. Mr. Whalen was born on January 3, 1965, in Philadelphia, PA son of Dr. Thomas and the late Margaret Whalen. He was a graduate of Penn State, and enjoyed playing golf, and coaching football and wrestling at Sun Valley. John was a loving and devoted husband, father and friend to all and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his father, Dr. Thomas Whalen (Alice); he is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Deidra Lee Whalen; children, J. Keenan Whalen, II and Leigh Whalen; siblings, Peggy Kunkel (Bill), Tom and Mark Whalen and Sherry Brozinski (Tom Raineri) and other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Online guestbook is available at www.heritagecares.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 15, 2015.

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Joseph Kubacki

November 28, 2015

Dr whalen , Please accept my condolence and know that time heals all aspects of grieving for you and the misses.

Nikki Smith

November 16, 2015

How blessed are we to have had John Whalen in our lives! Be proud of the legacy he leaves behind and how many he has impacted in a positive way. A true inspiration, our dear Coach and Friend, you will be missed by all! My deepest sympathies to the family, may we all find comfort in knowing that he will always be with us in our hearts and we will see him again!

Aundrea Thomas

November 15, 2015

Sherri Brozinski and family you have my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God strengthen and comfort you in this hour. God bless you.

Rev. Aundrea Thomas

Katy Schmidt

November 12, 2015

Diedra & family- I am so sorry for you loss. Be strong in your faith and know God is here with you. Peace be with you.

Marilyn and Bob Connelly

November 12, 2015

Tom, We are so saddened for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marilyn and Bob Connelly

November 12, 2015

Tom and family, we are so saddened by your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David Shaw

November 11, 2015

John had such a great sense of humor. I was very blessed to know him and share so many good times when we were young. May his soul and those of all we love but see no longer, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Jenio & Dorothy and Barb Giaquinto

November 11, 2015

Dr. Whalen & family:
Deepest sympathies in the loss of John. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Kevin & Tanya Kane

November 10, 2015

Deidra, Keenan & Leigh, Kevin & I send prayers. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We will always cherish the years we spent with your family.

Zip Sulc

November 10, 2015

Tom,
My sincere condolence on the loss of your Son. Zip Sulc

Tara Hewitt

November 10, 2015

Sending condolences to the Whalen family during this difficult time. May precious memories bring you peace in the coming months.
Tara Hewitt and Mark Rhoades

Brian Krenzelak

November 10, 2015

May John's memory be eternal! "Preparing the next generation" is exactly how I will remember him!

Drew Brewster

November 10, 2015

Whalen family , I'm sorry for your loss ! May the hand of God comfort you all in this time of grief !

Pete may

November 10, 2015

Bless you
Rest in peace

Tina & Paul Doddato

November 10, 2015

Deidra-Keenan-Leigh...my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking about you all a lot, and I know God will strengthen and comfort you. God bless you all.

David R. DeHaas

November 10, 2015

Tom
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob and Mary Lou DeHaas

James W. Smith

November 10, 2015

One of my dearest friends.... I will see you on the other side. ... It was a privilege to know you here though.....

Randy Stanek

November 10, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of growing up with John. Most involved getting into some type of mischief. I know he will be missed, but I can tell he left his mark on this world and for that you can be proud. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Becky Bayer

November 10, 2015

Dr. Whalen, Peggy, and the entire Whalen family

Please accept my deepest sympathies.May your hearts alwlays be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Cathy Linton

November 10, 2015

My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. I am remembering you all in my prayers.

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