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John Bartkevicius Obituary
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace… grant that where there is doubt, faith and where there is sadness, joy. John E. Bartkevicius was a penitent man who held his Church and spirituality dear. They say that time spent laughing is time spent with God. John enjoyed sharing his smiles with his friends and family. He was a good husband, brother and friend who cared deeply about people. His generosity had made him a fisher of men. The faithful shall be set free of earthly bonds and their spirit shall soar as a dove singing praises eternally. On Monday October 28th, 2019, after just 61 years, Heaven had lit a way and John's soul had risen like incense from Jefferson Hospital in Washington Twp.
John had spent his formative years at St. Mary's Church in Gloucester City. He had been a parishioner of St. Joachim Parish/ Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Bellmawr and found his little patch of heaven living with his brother in Runnemede, after moving from Bellmawr. John had worked in Camden County at the Highway Dept for many years and enjoyed spending time at home in Bible study or relaxing watching a movie. He was an avid Philadelphia Sports fan cheering on the Phillies and Flyers but just missed seeing Joe Girardi get hired.
How terrible it is to love something that death can touch? No matter how much faith we have, we lose people. But, you never forget them and sometimes, it's those memories that give us the strength to go on. John is the son of the late Justin & Joan (nee Thomashitis) Bartkevicius and is the brother of Joseph & his wife Diane, Justin and his wife Beverly, Mary Bartkevicius and the late Bruce. He is also survived and will be sadly missed by his nieces; Rochelle, Holly and Abby Bartkevicius.
Bury my body but not my beliefs. Give my sins to the devil, my soul to god. If by chance you wish to remember me, do it with a kind deed or word to someone who needs you. If you do all i have asked, I will live forever. As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to Cathedral Kitchen 1514 Federal St. St. Camden, NJ 08105 www.cathedralkitchen.org To share a heartfelt memory please visit www.etheringtonfh.com Etherington-Creran Funeral Home 700 Powell St. Gloucester City
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Alex Benzuk
April 24, 2023
John and I worked together. He was my Best Friend! He had a good soul. He was caring, and loving! I will always miss him!
Nathan
February 27, 2023
PopPop R.I.P. I know I´m late to this but I´m Nathan. Johns eldest step grandson. I loved him very dearly to my heart. When I found out he passed I was so heart broken. Some fond memories I have with him is I would go to church with him sometimes and we always had a good time. He always made sure to light a candle for Barbara and all his loved ones lost. Another memory that I love is when I would watch tv with MomMom and force to the store to get chips and coke. I´m glad that he is now home were he belongs. I´m glad that I always have a great memories of him apart of my childhood. A final memory I would like to share is when he took me and my younger brother to Philadelphia and we got to see all the sights and went on a really fun carriage ride. To conclude John was a very kind and great spirited Husband, Father,and Grandfather. May his memory live in on. R.I.P.
Anonymous
February 23, 2022
Happy Birthday RIP
Diane Joseph bartkevicus
October 28, 2021
2yrs brother rest in peace we miss u love Diane and joseph
Joseph Bartkevicus
February 12, 2021
Happy birthday john you are always with me we miss you. Your brother joe b
October 28, 2020
1 year ago today you return home. R.I.P.
Joseph bartkevicus
October 23, 2020
John i can not believe its been one year coming up its been hard living life without you i miss talking to you and your phone calls i know your with bruce and dad and barb and mom you are a great brothet i hope to see you and the family in gods kingdom you are always in my heart i miss and love u always rest in peace love your brother joe
April 2, 2020
John you will always be missed
February 22, 2020
Rip john
February 21, 2020
Happy Birthday no more worries Rest In Peace
February 16, 2020
He was a good independent man who lived with his step daughter whom he raised for 20 years and her sons in which he loved with all his heart. He posted a picture of his step grandson the day he went to the hospital where he will spend his last 8 months on earth he loved his two grandsons with all his heart. Now your with your wife watching down on them I was just thinking of you with your birthday coming next week Happy Birthday and Rest in Peace
Laura Buscio
December 6, 2019
I didn't know john that long !!! But long enough to know how funny and giving he was .i was diane's bridesmaid at her lovely wedding to Joe .glad i was there to see how happy john was at there wedding day .and a very caring person to his dad.he will be missed.
Ona G
November 12, 2019
John was wonderful friend of mine, no matter that we did not met lively.
Onut from Lithuania
November 11, 2019
He loved his two grandsons with all his heart I know he looking down from heaven watching over them. Rest him Peace.
Joe Bartkevicus
November 4, 2019
Love you John
Carol Sigman
November 1, 2019
I remember all the stories Dennis would tell about his time working with John and how when he got better he would like to come to see him and take him fishing and spend time with him. John is an Angel in Heaven! He will be missed! Dennis & Carol
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