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John McGinn Obituary
JOHN P. SR., on Oct. 6, 2007, of Gloucester Township, formerly of S.W. Phila. Beloved husband of Marge (O'Neill); loving father of John P. Jr. of Gloucester Township, and Cindy and her husband John Keeley of Blackwood, NJ; devoted grand-father of Shaun and Braden Keeley; dear brother of Jim (Lucy) McGinn of Wheaton, IL and the late Patrick (Patsy) of N. Cape May. John was a retired Philadelphia Police Officer, who was working as a Security Officer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was a member of FOP Lodge #5 and the Philadelphia Emerald Society. He proudly served his country in the Marine Corp. from 1960 to 1966. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing on Thurs. from 10 to 11:45 A.M. at St. Agnes RC Church Chapel, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood NJ. Funeral Mass Thurs. 12 Noon in the church. Int. at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Land-ing. In lieu of flowers please consider Mass Cards or donations to the Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Scholarship Foundation, 14 Scenic View Dr., Sicklerville, NJ 08081. Arrangements under the direction of GARDNER FUNERAL HOME RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede NJ. (856)939-2095.
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Diana Kennedy
October 16, 2007
I also was very sorry to hear of John's passing,he was a neighbor and godfather to my daughter and friend for many years, his parents lived across the street from me in Philly and were also good people.He was a good person and will be missed.
Donna (Paul) Kennedy
October 16, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was my Godfather and even though I really did not know him, I do remember him from when I was a child. My mother has old movies of John holding me as a baby from 1960. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dolores (Paul) Castaldo
October 15, 2007
I was saddened to learn of John's death. I knew him and his family when we were teenagers. He became a good family friend to my mother and siblings and was god-father to my niece, Donna. He was a special man.
Chuck Lomis
October 10, 2007
Dear Marge and family, I was saddened to hear of John's passing. I grew up across the street from The McGinn family and John's mother would sometimes babysit my brother Steve and I. Although John was a few years older, he was always quick with a smile and a kind word whenever we would see one another on the street. It has been far too many years since we last met but I will always remember John as a stand-up guy and someone I was privileged to know. You have my deepest sympathy, Chuck Lomis.
Eileen Finnigan
October 10, 2007
Marge, Johnny, Cindy and John:
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Please remember you have your memories to comfort you and your family and friends to keep you strong.
Our deepest sympathies,
Jay and Eileen
Patrick Glavin
October 9, 2007
Margie, I was so sorry to here of John's passing. I just left a job down town that took me past the inquirer building 4 days a week and I always wondered if John still worked there and should I pull over and say hello. It's been many years Margie we hope to see you very soon. Patrick & Sheila w/daughters Caroline,Grace,Laura,Cecilia.
ANNA MCLEAN
October 9, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michele Fileccia
October 9, 2007
Aunt Marge,Johnny and Cindy,
Well, I don't even know where to begin, this truly is a very sad loss and he will be missed so much by us all. I have so many happy memories being with all of you throughtout my life from being little at the shore until now, I will always cherish those memories from Uncle Johns "Unc" signature handshake to the best shrimp cocktail around. I hope that you all know that I love yas (yes even you Johnny) and I'm always here for you anytime
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