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John Gilhooly Obituary
JOHN, on Nov. 14, 2008, in his 79th year, of Huntingdon Valley, PA; Born in Scotland, UK. Husband of the late Rebecca, loving father of Christine Hill (Robin) and Heather Newnom (Ed); brother of Ellen, Joseph and the late Jean, Bernard, James, Peter, Jessie and Lawrence; devoted grandfather to Coleen Lonergan (Bob), Sean Hill, Ian Hogg, Keeley and Katelyn Newnom. Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 from 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Calvary Church, 11024 Knights Rd, Phila. A memorial mass will follow at 10:00 A.M. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Humanity Gifts Registry are preferred.
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Memories and Condolences
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Seamus Cummins
November 18, 2008
John, it was an honor to have known you. Your banter and craic during Celtic matches will be something that I will never forget. You will be deeply missed by all of the Bhoys. You’ll Never Walk Alone!
Ken and Joann McAndrew
November 17, 2008
We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of John. It was our distinct pleasure of knowing John as our neighbor. We will always remember him as a wonderful person, who always shared a smile and kind words with everyone. He will be missed.
JOHN BURNS
November 17, 2008
John you were a great man, and i am glad you were my friend, we all will miss your patter great sense of humor, god bless you john, and thank you for the laughter.
HAIL HAIL.
James Conboy
November 17, 2008
Great wee man John, you'll by missed by all the Bhoys at the Molly Maguires CSC in Havertown where we were lucky enough to enjoy your company and fun watching the Celtic games over the past years. R.I.P. , Conny
willie fallen
November 17, 2008
I only knew John through watching the Celtic the past 10 years or so, we used to meet once or twice a week in Paddy Roooney's bar to watch his beloved Celtic.
He was a wee character and never lost that glesga accent and loved nothing more than screaming at his least favourite Celtic players on the telly.
We used to have many laughs with that group in the pub.
My funniest memory is seeing him leaning over Paddy's bar head first rummaging in Paddy's trash can retreiving the ring tops from the Irn Bru can's that he religiously collected for charity, all you could see where his wee skinny legs pointing skywards up oot the bin with his head and torso in the bin.
God bless you wee man.
joe & nancy mautz
November 16, 2008
a true friend, who could make you feel good by just being in his company.he will be sadly missed.
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