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JOHN R. ESQ. September 3, 2004 of Gladwyn, PA, beloved husband of Catherine B. McConnell (nee Blake), father of Mary Ann Knewstub (Danny), Jane Greenspun (Eric), Katee Blake McConnell and John R. McConnell Jr. (Gwen), brother of the late Rev. Bernard McConnell S.J., grandfather of Danny and Annie Greenspun, John Blake, Matthew, Michael and Katy McConnell. Relatives and friends are invited to Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 12 noon St. John Vianney Church, Youngsford and Conshohocken State Rds. Gladwyn, PA where friends may call in Church from 11:15 to 11:55 A.M. Int. Calvary Cem. Contributions in his memory may be sent to St. Joseph Preparatory School, Phila., PA. Arr. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 366 W. LANCASTER AVE., WAYNE PA, (610-989-9600).
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Ed McGehrin
September 10, 2004
Back in my VU Trustee days, John was my closest friend on that Board. He and I thought alike on most of the issues that confronted that Board in that tumultuous period. I'll never forget the student 'revolt' when John. Pio Goggi and I faced off, along with Fr. Welsh, against some 3000 'hostile' students in the field house. His and my concilatory approach saved the day, according to the Philadelphia press AND Fr Welsh. John and Catherine offered to my wife Fran and me the hospitality of their home on one occasion in that period of time. My best wishes and my profound sorrow go out to all his family in this moment of grief. He will remain always in my prayers ! Ed McGehrin, '51 VU Board '69-'77
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