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John J. Tropiano Obituary

Tropiano John J. November 3, 2025. Born February 16, 1936, John was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Kergides) Tropiano. Loving father of Tracy (Louis) Barretta. Devoted Pop of Alana (Justin) D'Alessandro and Louis Barretta (Montana Tomaszewski). Affectionately known as "Johnny Blueberry" to his great grandchildren – Domenico Anthony, Emiliana Rose, and Louis James. Brother of Carmella Dessi and the late Michael, Joseph, Alfred, Rose Lemmo, and Theresa DeSimone. Brother-in-law of Spiro (Gwen) Kergides and Gerri (the late George) Kergides. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING Saturday morning, November 8, 2025, 9:30 A.M. at St. Monica's Church, 17th and Ritner St., Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 A.M. Int. will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Monica's Church. monti-ragofuneralhome.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 6, 2025.

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St. Monicas Church

17th and Ritner St., Philadelphia, PA

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11:00 a.m.

St. Monicas Church

17th and Ritner St., Philadelphia, PA

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Monti-Rago Funeral Home, Inc.

2531-35 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148

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