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John Chipko Obituary

JOHN J. CHIPKO, JR. AGE: 74 LAKELAND, FL Mr. John J. Chipko, Jr. passed away Saturday February 13, 2010 in Lakeland due to complications from cancer. He was born in Dover, New Jersey on September 15, 1935 to John and Emma (May) Chipko. He and his wife Betty moved to Lakeland in 1976 from New Jersey. John was in the U.S. Army and a member of the St. Joseph Parrish in Lakeland. Mr. Chipko was preceded in death by his wife, Betty in 2005. His survivors include daughters, Colleen Chipko and Michaelle Norman; son, John J. Chipko III all of Lakeland, FL; sister, Barbara Richardson of Morris Plains, NJ; grandchildren, Adam Chipko, Devon Chipko, Zachary Norman, Sybella Norman, Annemarie Norman, John Rueda, Candice Rueda and Krysta Rueda; great-grandchild, Faith McKenzye Rueda all of Lakeland, FL. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or All Children's Hospital. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, from 6-8 PM at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes Northside Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church; entombment will follow at Serenity Gardens in Lakeland, FL. Arrangements by Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home-Northside Chapel 863/858-4474.

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Published by Daily Record on Feb. 19, 2010.

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Ben and Michelle Anderson

March 13, 2010

Chipper & family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. We lost our father on March 1st. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Ben and Michelle Anderson

March 10, 2010

To his family&friends, I'm sorry to hear about John. He was my favorite patient during his stay @ the hospital. RIP JOHN!
~Heather~

Jackie Mulkey

February 24, 2010

John my prayers and love go out to you and your family.

Evelyn Boehm-Dowdy

February 22, 2010

John our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.

Dana Cash

February 22, 2010

What a nice guy ,I`m sorry that I have lost such a great client .I will always remember the pink vw .My prayers are with you .

February 22, 2010

So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great guy. May all your greatest memories take you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cathy and John Glenn

Linda Sawyer-Haas

February 22, 2010

Colleen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May peace be with you. I recently lost my dad to cancer also. I went to school with you in case you don't recognise the name.

Ashley Newman

February 21, 2010

Glad I could take part in Mr. Chipko's life while he was hospitalized, he had a great spirit and was so nice (as were the children). May the Lord give you comfort in your time of grief.

February 21, 2010

Your father was a delight to care for as well as your family. My prayers and smpathy are with you all. Michelle Moore R.N.

February 20, 2010

Barbara & Jim
Sorry to hear of your brothers passing.
Always remember him picking us up at High school,did Not have to wait for the bus. He is at peace now.
God Bless,
Always,
Ruth Ann & Ken of Mine Hill,NJ

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