Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Ambler

951 E Butler Pike

Ambler, Pennsylvania

JOHN WALSH Obituary

WALSH JOHN JAMES August 15, 2023, age 91. Formerly of the Fairmount and Germantown sections of Philadelphia. Beloved husband of 67 years of Patricia Anne (née Andris) and father of Mary Pat (William McGinly), John (Jeanne), Bridget, Paul (Michele), Daniel (close friend Susan Seroskie), Patrick (Kathleen), and Anne. Proud poppy of grandchildren Paul (Sara), John (Patricia DiMaria), Patrick (Jill), Aidan, Annabelle (Charlotte Fauchon), Coen and Sam, step-granddaughters Caitlin Straub (Frederick), Sally Kenyon (Mike McGrane), Heather McAndrews and Shaina McAndrews, great granddaughters Zoe Patricia, Ophelia Kea, Goldie-Anne Starla and Adeline Mae, and step-great grandsons Freddie and James. Also survived by many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. Served in the U.S. Eighth Army 430th Combat Engineers in Korea. Graduate of Roman Catholic High School and LaSalle College. Preceded in death by his parents Charles Walsh and Beatrice (née Murphy), his brothers Charles (the late Kay) and Joseph (Mary, née Ryan), and his sister Catherine Costello (the late David). Family and friends are invited to celebrate John's life at a Visitation from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 1225 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA. Interment will be private. Donations in John's name can be made to Saint Jude Children's Hospital https://www.stjude.org; Veterans Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org; or Papermill Food Hub https://www.papermillfoodhub.com. Condolences may be made and memories shared at www.ciavarellifuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Aug. 20, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN WALSH

Sponsored by Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Ambler.

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Group of 10 Memorial Trees

J. Sincavage

Planted Trees

Kathleen Fiedler

August 21, 2023

On behalf of the Kelley family, I offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather. We know Aunt Doris was one of the many souls waiting for him. She loved you all so very much. He´s in good hands! With fond memories, Kathy Fiedler

Kathleen Kinsinger Fiedler

August 21, 2023

On behalf of the Kelley, Sands, Kinsinger and Sheehan Families, I send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. God will be good to Mr, Walsh as he was to his family and friends. Our Aunt Doris is certainly welcoming him home and happy to see him and hear all about how proud he is of his family. She loved you all as family and your dad is in good hands. Sincerely, Kathy Kinsinger Fiedler

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in JOHN WALSH's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for JOHN WALSH

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Ciavarelli Family Funeral Home and Crematory - Ambler

951 E Butler Pike, Ambler, PA 19002

How to support JOHN's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor JOHN WALSH's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more