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JOHN, on Nov. 20, 2012. John was born in Kansas on the 24th of Nov. 1931. John grew up on a 20 acre dairy farm in Wyandotte. He finished his life as a distinguished Deputy Chief Engineer for Septa. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Diane La Force; daughter, Donna; 4 grandchildren, Jessica, John, Forest and Michael and 2 great grandchildren, Sky and Skyler. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, from 6 to 9 P.M., at WACKERMAN FUNERAL HOME, 8060 Verree Rd., Phila. PA 19111, and Tuesday, 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Int. Washington Crossing National Cemetery 2 P.M.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 23, 2012.

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Kim LaForce

January 10, 2013

Dad, I really miss you. I love you. You are a nice person. I miss talking to you everyday.

Allen Baugh

December 1, 2012

I met John in 1985 during my Management Internship. His encyclopedic knowledge of the company made for MANY humorous and historically relevant tales!! Truly an original!!

November 28, 2012

John had been like a father to me from the first day we met some 30 years ago. What people know of me when they look at or talk to me is what John created. I couldn't be happier he came into my life, prouder to call me my friend or sadder to see him go. Gracias por todo my friend, I'll never forget you.

Karen Bush-Kolesnik

November 27, 2012

John will always be the person I remember when I think of my years in the early 80's spent in Engineering and working on all those specs of the new railroad crossings. You were always so much fun to work with. I have thought of you often over the years and will continue to remember all the fun times we had.

November 26, 2012

John was a special person to work with and I truly appreciated his wisdom and guidance over the years. He will be greatly missed.
~ Robert Lannon

Tom Carl

November 26, 2012

John,I want to thank you for everything you did for me ,You and your family will be in my prayers

Jimmie Stewart

November 26, 2012

I have fond memories of technical and everyday chats with John when we worked together at S.E.P.T.A. back in the 60's and 70's

Debbie Ciraolo

November 26, 2012

Thinking about the years of Kimmy and I growing up.. staying at your home and fun times at the farm... so sorry you had to suffer thru cancer.. prayers for you and your family.

Stephen Weiss

November 25, 2012

John, we will miss you. You were an inspiration and a model for all of us "youngsters" in the C&S world. Your extraordinary knowledge, sense of humor and willingness to help anyone who asked will be dearly missed. My only regret is that I did not have the privilege of knowing you longer. God Speed.

November 23, 2012

So very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, John

Donna McCloskey

November 23, 2012

John will forever be in my memories and my heart. As I sit at my desk right now, the significant emptiness is overwhelming. May he rest in peace. His family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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