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JOHN "JACK" JOSEPH
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Patty Messere Dussinger
June 25, 2024
Mr. Dabagian was my ninth grade Latin teacher. I remember his humor.
I have fond memories of him.
Eric Olsen
July 26, 2017
In 2008, I was assigned to the Division II NCAA Northeast Baseball Regional Tournament. I did not know any of my crew members going to NH. I was welcomed by Jack and 3 other members of his college baseball umpires organization. It was a wonderful experience and began a friendship with Jack until his passing.
I took a line from Jack when meeting with coaches and players at home plate. "Play Well" was Jack's comment as we concluded our discussion. I never said good luck to another play or coach since.
I will always be grateful to have know him.
Marian McKenzie
July 23, 2017
So sorry to hear about Jack. I am praying for you and you know I am sending loving thoughts every time you cross my mind.
John Mangan
July 9, 2017
Our prayers are with the Dabagian Family. Mr Dobagian was a great person and teacher,God Bless Love John and Gabrielle Mangan and Family
Theresa Stem
July 7, 2017
Ad astra per aspera, Mr. Dabagian. He was one of my favorite teachers. My condolences to his family.
Rose Anne Criscuolo Bockrath
July 6, 2017
Our condolences to the Dabagian family. Mr. Dabagian was my home room teacher. But more
importantly my basketball coach at AKHS '91. He thought me things on the court and off. He was respected by all. He will never be forgotten. I know he is up in heaven with the other great AKHS teachers that have proceeded him in death, reminiscing about the wonderful years at Kennedy..our school is missed but not forgotten and so now is one of the reasons it was so great. RIP Mr Dabagian you too will not be forgotten.
John Donohue
July 5, 2017
Neil sorry to hear about the passing of your father..
Kaia Peterka Heitmeyer
July 5, 2017
Sending our sympathy and love to the Dabagian family. With love from the Peterkas and the Heitmeyers.
Patricia
July 5, 2017
We express our sincere condolences to the Dabagian family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and are very sorry to hear of the loss of Jack.
Love,
Patricia and Timothy
Janice Bernier
July 5, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Growing up just a few houses away and seeing Ellen almost every day, your house was like a second home to me. So I know Mr. Dabagian was a great person. Always so generous with his time and skills and always ready to drop everything to help out anyone he could. He was a very good-hearted man and will be missed very much.
Sister Marie Heenan
July 5, 2017
To Kathy, his faithful wife... to his loving children and grandchildren, I offer my deepest sympathy, and assurance of my continued prayers. What a loss for you, his family, and for all whose lives Jack touched... he is a great man! Jack modeled for us the way life was to be lived... giving selflessly and never looking for a return. I am blessed to have know him and his special family. God bless you with peace and comfort,
Sister Marie Heenan, RSM
Maureen McFadden Hill AKHS '79
July 5, 2017
I am sad to hear of Mr. Dabagian's passing. He was so well liked at AKHS and made learning languages fun. I can still remember the Our Father and Hail Mary in Latin. Rest In Peace. Condolences to you, his family.
Kathryn Kumitis
July 5, 2017
My sympathy to the Dabagian Family. He is one of those unforgettable teachers. That smile and his wit kept the class alive and fun.
Kathryn Andraka Kumitis
Archbishop Kennedy 64-68
Deborah Ellis
July 4, 2017
To the families and friends of John Joseph Dabagian. I do not know the families personally but we all lose love ones in death. I just want to send my deepest condolences to the families. May God give all of you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Please allow God to strengthen you.
Thomas Koronkiewicz
July 4, 2017
My prayers and condolences go out to the Dabagian Family.
Walter Donikowski
July 4, 2017
RIP
Antonio Kulak
July 3, 2017
Simply one the best teachers out there! Made Latin class fun and engaging at AKHS! One of the funniest human beings ever, he made everybody laugh everyday! I am saddened by his passing, a big void for his family and friends. I will always remember Mr. Dabagian
Marty Watson
July 3, 2017
Jack , you will be sorely missed. i had the pleasure to be your neighbor, fellow catholic school teacher (of which we shared many interesting stories), fellow umpire and friend. You were always filled with friendly advice, cynical jokes (just like mine), and such a vast amount of wisdom. Your life was full. it will be us who are left with a great loss. god bless your wife and all of your family.
Beth Petruzzelli
July 3, 2017
Mr.Dabagian was one of my all time favorite teachers. He always made me laugh and I looked forward to his class! Not only was he a great teacher, he was a great guy. He will be missed. Rest in Peace...
Joe Comey
July 3, 2017
Jack you will be missed
Nancy Lawler Patterson
July 3, 2017
So nice to see all of the kind words and memories from so many whose lives he touched. He was one of my teachers at AKHS 1964-68. My sympathy to his family and friends.
Eileen Weber
July 3, 2017
My prayers to his family. I don't remember any student who didn't like him. God bless.
Melissia Lenox
July 3, 2017
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7
I am thankful to have been taught by Mr. Dabagian (Latin is for Freshman). He was a good man with a great sense of humor. He's part of my best high school memories including Spain 1987 trip. He was so loved and respected by us as a teacher and as a good man.
Joanne Siegel Zborowski
July 3, 2017
Mr. Dabagian was my Latin teacher in Freshman year at AKHS as well as our boys basketball coach. I can still recite my Latin declensions! His picture here is exactly how I remember him. Always smiling and making some funny remark. Such great memories of him. He was a great teacher and you could tell he really cared about us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
John Bruce Schmitt
July 3, 2017
The Dabagian Family,
Jack was my classmate at St. Joseph's Prep "59". Jack was liked at The Prep with his witty personality and an engaging conversationalist. He was a good athlete who was on crew and participated in intramurals. I applaud him for being a great teacher and coach. "May John "Jack" Dabagian Rest In Eternal Peace". John Bruce Schmitt "59"
Jane Francisco
July 3, 2017
I worked with Jack at AKHS. He was a caring and dedicated teacher.My prayers for Jack and the Dabagian family. Jane McEnerney,Francisco,Charlotte,NC
Margaret Mallon
July 3, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Dabagian family on your loss. Mr. Dabagian was my Latin teacher when I attended St. Matthew's HS '64-68. I remember his smiling face, exactly as this picture depicts him. He was a great teacher.
John Solomon
July 3, 2017
I met Jack later in life through our shared passion of umpiring baseball. Being new to NCAA ifficiating, Jack was one of the 1st guys I worked with. He was patient, provided great guidance and it was an honor to know him. Very sorry for your loss.
Patty Messere Dussinger
July 3, 2017
Mr. Dabagian was my homeroom teacher and Latin teacher for a portion of my life at AKHS. He was smart, witty and compassionate. So sad to hear of his passing. Bye, Mr. Dabagian.
Nancy Krill - Kost
July 3, 2017
I offer my deepest sympathies to the Dabagian family. I am sure you will miss him. He was a uniquely talented man. Mr. Dabagian impacted all of us he taught by keeping us engaged in class. He also positively interacted with us outside of the classroom as he was our Disciplinarian. He gave many of us a nickname. Forty five years later I still remember the day he started calling me Sunkist while asking me a question in his French class freshman year. I was so shy.
I wish I could come to pay my respects in person.
God Bless you!
Lorrie Pulice Meirinho
July 3, 2017
Mr Dabagian was a fun teacher. One of my favorites. He always had nicknames for students and poked fun at them making the class something to look MORE forward to. I remember him also ranking students according to their grades with the seating. He always made us laugh and despite his light sarcastic humor you could tell he was a genuinely very caring and loving person. Wish I had one more chance to have seen him. He'll be greatly missed! R.I.P. Mr. Dabagian. :(
Michael Donikowski
July 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss. He taught me a great deal when I was a student and associate at AKHS.
Michael Donikowski AKHS '72
July 3, 2017
My prayers go out to all the Dabagian family. He was a great teacher and he was loved by all
students . I will always remember his smile. Alberta DiGiacomo Gaskill Class of 66
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75, of Upper Darby, PA passed away on July 1, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles and Elizabeth (nee Wolfram) Dabagian. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (nee McGovern), loving father of Gregory (Nancy), Neil (Janet), Ellen (Tim) O'Connell, and Martha Beth (Brendan) Driscoll, dear brother of Teresa Fernes, Charles Dabagian Jr., and Rosemarie Ratcliff. He is also survived by his grand-children, John, Caitlyn, Lauren, Colin, Brendan, Liam, Devin, Daniel, and Molly Kathleen. Jack taught Latin, French, and Spanish at Archbishop Kennedy (former Saint Matthew) and Cardinal O'Hara High Schools. He was an active member of the CBUA (Collegiate Baseball Umpire Association) and the PIAA (Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association). Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and Thursday at 8:30 to 10:00 A.M. at THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM at St. Laurence Church, 8245 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. Interment will be on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. meet at the St. Denis Cemetery office.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Laurence School, c/o St. Laurence Parish, 30 Saint Laurence Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082, (610)449-0600.
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Diane Hlywiak
July 3, 2017
My Freshman Latin teacher. He was one of a kind. He gave all of his students nicknames. Rest In Peace.
James McEvoy
July 3, 2017
May the Lord comfort the Dabagian family. Jack was our head basketball coach in 1973-74 at Archbishop Kennedy High School. We were his first varsity basketball league championship team. Under his leadership, we came together, became winners & proved everyone wrong. Jack rightly challenged & disciplined us and was a positive lasting influence in our lives. Thank you, Coach. I will see you on the other side.
Joan Hylinski
July 3, 2017
RIP Mr. Dabagian. My since sympathy to Mr. Dabagian's family.
Walter Donikowski
July 3, 2017
I offer my condolences and deepest sympathies to the Dabagian family. He was my favorite teacher and mentor during high school. I had the privilege of being the manager of the boys basketball team during their championship runs of 1977 & 1978. I remember him as being a caring person who always brought out the best in every one. It was his sense of humor that I loved best. I will remember him and the family in my prayers.
Frank Sylvester
July 3, 2017
My deepest condolences and prayers to the Dabagian family. Jack and I met through umpiring many years ago. A wonderful man who will be missed by all of his friends in the officiating community. Rest in peace my friend.
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