John J. "Jack" Agnew Sr.
John J. "Jack" Agnew Sr.
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JOHN J. SR. "JACK" April 14, 2009, beloved husband of 53 years to Dolores (nee Drum), devoted father of Dee Matecki (Mike), Kathy Bogas (Mark), Maureen Dimes (Todd), Colleen Smith (Bob), Jack Agnew (Maria) and Joe; also survived by 17 grandchildren, 2 brothers Francis and Gerald and 3 sisters Catherine, Virginia and Mary. Relatives, friends and North Catholic Alumuni are invited to his viewing Friday Eve. 6-8 P.M. and also Saturday 8:30-9:15 A.M. BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 9708 Frankford Ave. (So. of Grant Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Alzheimers Disease Assoc. Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market St., Ste 102, Phila, Pa 19106 in his memory would be appreciated.
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Stan Wilson
April 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Al Pringle
April 12, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
My Best Friend and Hunting Buddy
Russell Waters
April 11, 2010
Laughter and Jokes, a kind word of encouragement, a brisk day in the deer stand, we had a bond and love for the outdoors. Nothing in the world meant more to me than spending the day with you in the woods or on the stream. I Miss You, you were my HERO! Love Russ and family.
Jack Agnew, I think it was during training
Barbara (Agnew)Maloney
April 11, 2010
It looks like two Jack Agnew's passed at the same time. I will make sure Mom reads all of these, and thank you so much to those who have posted here.
Barbara (Agnew) Maloney, Jack's daughter.
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Jos Bex
April 11, 2010
From the Netherlands we wish the family all the strenght needed to cope with such a loss.I am proud to have met Jack and his family in Fairfax 2007. Holland is proud of you Jack! Rest in Peace.
Lew Cresswell
April 10, 2010
To the Agnews,
I have been a friend of Jake McNiece for 40 years and I know how much he loved Jack. He has told me story after story of the Filthy Thirteen, always mentioning Jack with fondness. I have seen Jack's face in so many of Jake's photos, and heard so many stories of Jack, that I feel like I knew him. My condolences on the loss of a real American hero. As a father of a soldier presently in an airborne unit recently returned from Afghanistan, I am also so thankful for Jack's service to our country as a paratrooper.
Mark Marcarian
April 9, 2010
Dear Uncle Jack,
All these years knowing you have been so inspirational to me. I loved seeing you at all the cookouts at the Marshall's. You always told me how good my food was. I loved watching you speak at the Abington library but nothing compared to talking with you personally. Your true life stories of The Filthy Thirteen, D-Day and WW2 were so incredible. You are my hero and I will miss you so very much.
Love,
Mark Marcarian
Rick Starr
April 21, 2009
Dear Maureen,
I am so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Tom Hoover
April 20, 2009
To the Agnews,
You should know that Jack was not only brilliant at his work but everyone's favorite person. He was my good friend and will always remember him as such.
Bobby Bretzel
April 20, 2009
Dear Agnew family,
I want to extend my sincere condolences to you all. I have the fondest memories of Mr. Agnew during my childhood. What a wonderful family man he was. I still remember his kind smile, his love for golfing, how involved he was at St. K's and the occasional cigar.
I keep you all lifted in prayer,
Kevin Murray
April 18, 2009
Joey,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your father and extend them tot he rest of your family. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Kira Fragassi
April 17, 2009
I can remember Uncle Jack as a quiet man, always a "Hi" and a warm smile every time I saw him. I recall going to see Aunt Dee and Uncle Jack and Uncle Jack would always have his glasses on reading something look up and greet me. He was a devoted husband and father. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Dee and all the Agnew children and grandchildren.
Dee Agnew Matecki
April 17, 2009
To All, Thank you for all your kind words. Everyone agrees my dad was as close to perfect as a human could be.He was a mentor to be a loving and responsible parent,spouse, and human being. My family and I would like to thank everyone for their kindness. At this time, my sisters and I would like to thank our spouses.We know that marrying one of Jacks's girls could not be easy.The shoes were almost impossible to fill. Daddy we will never forget you, Dee Dee
JK Pickford
April 17, 2009
The Agnew Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Agnew's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
John & Karen Dimes
April 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, what a wonderful man who will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sue and John Crandall
April 17, 2009
Kathy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. We don't believe we ever met him, but by conversations with you we know he adored his family. All families should use your family as a role model on how they should love and treat one another. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Donna Bretzel
April 16, 2009
Dear Mrs. Agnew, Dee Dee, Kathy, Maureen, Colleen, Jacky and Joey,
I wanted to express my sincere sympathy to all of you and are keeping you in prayer. Your husband/father was such an wonderful, kind, loving man. I have the fondest memories of our time as kids and seeing how much he loved his family. You all are so lucky to have had so many great years with him.
Sincerely,
Donna Bretzel
Jim O'Toole
April 16, 2009
I worked for Jack for 15 of my 35 years at Conrail. There could not be a better boss. Jack had the ability to explain the most complex problem no matter the level of understanding of the listener. Jack was brilliant, a dear friend and will be sorely missed.
Please accept my deepest sympathy
Gina Burke-Kuzemka
April 16, 2009
Colleen,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron McClane
April 16, 2009
Jack, Maria and Joe: Sorry to here about your Dad's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You know this hits home for me and I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you. God Bless!!
Jim (Doobs) Bell
April 16, 2009
I have never met Mr. Agnew but just hearing stories and knowing Joe so well, I feel like I did know him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family in this tough time.
April 16, 2009
To all of you may you know that Uncle Jack meant so much very to me and he'll alway live on my memory, I loved him very much. Peggie Lee (Bab)
Kathy Lomas
April 16, 2009
Dear Colleen, I am so sorry for the sudden and unexpected loss of your father. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace. He was a fortunate dad to have such a devoted daughter. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.
My condolences,
Kathy
Kimberly Pierce
April 16, 2009
I'm the former Executive Director of The Chapel of Four Chaplains and it's with sadness that I note of Mr. Agnew's passing. He was a good man.
Rudy and Gina Huebner
April 16, 2009
Dear Dee, Mike and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
J Meredith
April 16, 2009
May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Mr. Agnew was truly loved. With our deepest sympathy, Jane, Gene, Leslie and Lauren
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