John P. Huta

Age 79, of Wilmington, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Christiana Hospital surrounded by his family.
John retired from Conrail Corporation (formerly The Pennsylvania Railroad) in 1990 after 40 years of service. In 1984 he served as the President of The Air Brake Association, Inc. He was a veteran of the Army serving in the Korean War. John was a member of St. Mary Magdalen R. C. Church for over 50 years. He enjoyed attending the annual Prices Run Reunion with former classmates from Salesianum and P.S. DuPont High School. John was a proud graduate of P. S. DuPont High School, Class of 1949. He cherished his friends from the "Breakfast Club" who he saw every Thursday morning. John most enjoyed spending time with family. He was extremely proud of his grandchildren. He had a love for cooking, gardening and finding a good bargain.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Bradley Huta, whom he loved very much. John is survived by his three daughters, Kathleen H. Mangini and her husband Michael W. of Landenberg, PA, Elizabeth Huta Hutter and her husband Adam R. of Marlboro, NJ, and Carol A. Huta-Henry and her husband John F. IV of Newark , DE. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Michael J. Mangini, Sarah E. Mangini, Hanna E. Hutter, Noah C. Hutter, Abigail R. Henry, Jacob M. Henry, and Benjamin P. Henry.
Friends may call on Thursday, October 28, from 6-8 pm, at the MCCRERY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 3924 Concord Pike (South of Silverside Road), Wilmington, DE 19803. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 29th at 11 am, at St. Mary Magdalen R.C. Church, Concord Pike and Sharpley Road, Wilmington, DE. Burial will follow at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The Tug McGraw Foundation, 1303 Jefferson Street, Suite 100B, Napa, CA 94559 or visit www.tugmcgraw.org.
To send condolences visit: www.mccreryfuneralhome.com.