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John Szymczak Obituary
SZYMCZAK JOHN J. suddenly on October 27, 2002, beloved husband of Christine (nee Slowick) dear father of Melissa (Timmy) Dickson and Jessica Szymczak; also survived by his mother Anne Szymczak, his mother-in-law Stephanie Slowick, a brother, Michael (Jo Ann) Szymczak of Ormond Beach, FL and a sister Joanne (Robert) Ruff of Warrington, PA. John was a retired Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective and was currently employed by the U.S. Postal Service. Relatives, friends, co-workers and members of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5 are invited to attend his Funeral Wednesday after 10 A.M. from Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 2nd St. Pike, followed by his Funeral Mass 11:30 A.M. Int. private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Sisters of The Holy Family of Nazareth, 4001 Grant Ave., Phila., PA 19114 are preferred. ALDWORTH FUNERAL HOMETo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Szymczak
Steve Gordon
November 8, 2002
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May John live in our thoughts forever more.
Mike Phillips (BC HOG)
November 6, 2002
Please accept my most sincere condolences on your loss. Know that many others whose life was touched by John share in your sadness. He will long be remembered.
Dennis & Laura McGinley
November 4, 2002
Please accept our condolences for your loss. John will be missed by all his fellow HOG members.
Bill Farne
November 3, 2002
I am sorry for your loss. Believe that John is in a better place and he will be watching over your family in days to come. God Bless You,
Bill Farne BCHOG
Ken & Bonnie Higby
November 2, 2002
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you in your time of grief. May your many happy memories sustain you.
Ken and Bonnie Higby
Bucks County HOG
Bob Staranowicz
October 31, 2002
To John's family
I graduated with John and was sorry to see the story in the Intelligencer about his accident. I offer my condolences to the family.
Elaine Krause
October 31, 2002
To the family of John:
We are truly sorry for your loss. We will keep John and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Know that there are angels.
Lee and Elaine Krause
Bucks County HOG
Dave Hepburn
October 30, 2002
To the family and friends of John Szymczak:
My condolences to you on the loss of John. As a fellow member of Bucks County HOG, I will miss John. He will however always be with us.
Dave Hepburn
Bucks County HOG
Ivan Quintana
October 30, 2002
Deepest Sympathy in your time of grief. My prayers are with you all. Bucks County H.O.G
Gene Ostrow
October 30, 2002
John shall be missed by everyone who had to opportunity to know him. May God bless him and his family.
mike mcgovern
October 30, 2002
To the family of John J.Szymczak,
I am truly sorry for your loss, and please know that john will never be forgotten as a member of
Bucks County HOG
Doug Hill
October 30, 2002
My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of John. I did not know him personally, but as a fellow rider, my heart goes out to his loved ones.
Doug Hill
Charles Ulrick
October 30, 2002
Needless to say, John will be missed by everyone who had to opportunity to know him. May God bless him and his family.
Ronald Kesling
October 30, 2002
Member of BCH
David & Donna Esposito
October 30, 2002
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Robert Williams
October 30, 2002
To the family of John Szymczak,
As a fellow member of Bucks County
Hog, Please know that you and John
are in our thoughts and prayers with
our deepest condolences.
Wayne & Penny Baldwin
October 30, 2002
Dear Family & Friends of John,
We're just another couple of Bucks County H.O.G members who join you in mourning the loss of our friend.
Howard Nenner
October 30, 2002
My deepest sympathy for your loss. God bless you.
Harry BECCARI
October 30, 2002
We are sorry for your lost! Having riden with John this past year, We have come to know him as a true good guy! He will be missed greatly!
my heart felt condolences,
Harry Beccari
Brian Bentley
October 30, 2002
To the Family of John Szymczak
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
From Brian and the staff at Brian's Harley-Davidson
Joe Holden
October 30, 2002
Bucks County Hog offers you our heart felt sorrow.
Ron Yeager
October 30, 2002
As a fellow member of Bucks County HOG, please accept my sincere condolences, and know that myself and many of the memebers of Bucks County HOG share your loss.
Rich Bateman
October 30, 2002
Dear Christine & family,
Motorcycle riders are constantly reminded of our fragile humanity. As Director of Bucks County H.O.G., I wished to let you know, John's fellow chapter members and myself extend our deepest sympathy to you. Fellow riders share a special kinship. We liked to believe John genuinely loved riding and enjoyed the camaraderie of his fellow riders. John will always be in our thoughts.
Thomas Terp
October 29, 2002
Dear Chris and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love Tom and Rita
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