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JOHN BUNTING Obituary

BUNTING
JOHN R., JR.


January 30, 2020 of Rydal, PA. Son of the late John R. Sr. and Dorothy M. Bunting. Loving husband of Jane S. Bunting with whom he shared 73 years of marriage. Devoted father of Robin Corcoran (William) and John III (Janice). Adoring Pop Pop to Sarah Deviney (Sean), William Corcoran (Sheena Erdman), Christina Recchiuti (Michael), Blair Corcoran de Castillo (Juan), Emily Bunting, and predeceased by John Thomas Bunting. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren. John attended Frankford High School and the Hill School before enlisting in the US Army, stationed in Okinawa until the end of World War II. After this he received a B.S. in business and an M.A. in economics from Temple Univer-sity. In addition, he was awarded several honorary doctorate degrees. Mr. Bunting was a statistician, economist, and vice president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Later, he joined First Pennsylvania Bank ultimately becoming the Chief Executive Officer and then became involved in and headed several businesses in the Philadelphia and Atlantic City areas. Active in civic affairs, Mr. Bunting chaired numerous organizations, including WHYY, the Delaware River Port Authority, and the National Urban Coalition. Mr. Bunting is the author of "The Hidden Face of Free Enterprise" and has written numerous articles for business and financial publications. John belonged to Huntingdon Valley CC where he played golf, gin, and bridge and was the club president from 1989 to 1992. Here he also chaired the men's bridge group. For many years Mr. Bunting summered in Ocean City, New Jersey, jogging on the beach, body-surfing, playing ball, golfing, and spending time with his family. Friends and family are invited to his memorial service February 8, at Grace Presbyterian Church, Jenkintown, PA, at 11 A.M. The family will be receiving guests at 10 A.M. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated. Arrangements by FitzPatrick Funeral Home, Abington.
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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 2, 2020.

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Deane Creighton

February 6, 2020

When the Buntings lived on Pleasant Avenue, I got to see Jack all the time. He always, and I mean ALWAYS had this knowing smile and laugh, almost as if he knew something that the rest of the world didn't. We'd be playing ball outside or shooting pool in the basement or boxing and he'd come home from work and there'd be that look. " Hey Pal !!" He'd look at John with that look that said " You're the greatest thing in my life", the same way he always looked at Robin and Jane Ann when he first saw them. He must have never had a bad day at work. He just seemed to know that he had it all....A daugher, a son and a tremendous wife. And he DID know ! It was as if he didn't have a care in the world, and was in love with life. And he WAS !!! And 40 years later when I'd run into him on the beach in Ocean City, it was the SAME THING. That's what I remember when I think of Jack. That wonderful, knowing laugh.

Joseph DiGiacomo

February 2, 2020

Dear Mrs. Bunting and Family,
Sending you lots of heartfelt prayers and asking God to surround you in peace and love during this difficult time losing your beloved John. Getting to know John and working with him at Rydal Park will always be one of the greatest blessings in my life. His vast intellect and rapier wit were such a joy and so refreshing and John was truly the consummate gentleman. On a personal level seeing John light up when he saw Mrs. Bunting entering the room and seeing the love that they shared is an inspiration to all of us in life. May God Bless you Mrs. Bunting and your wonderful family now and always and may God bless John forever!

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10:00 a.m.

Grace Presbyterian Church

Jenkintown, PA

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8

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Grace Presbyterian Church

Jenkintown, PA

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