John P. Janitor

JANITOR JOHN P.
Age 77, of Monroeville, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, July 19, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Jenny (Jedlicka) Janitor, loving father of John A. (Suzanne) Janitor of Upper St. Clair; Jacqueline A. Pascale of Newtown, PA; James A. Janitor of Erie, PA; Jennifer A. (Joseph) Urana of Oak Ridge, NC, and Judith A. (Kevin) Roche of Irwin; grandfather of Megan and Michael Janitor, Christiana Pascale and Ava Urana. He was preceded in death by his parents, John George Janitor and Anna (Ivanov) Janitor, and his son, Jeffrey A. Janitor. Growing up on the South Side of Pittsburgh, John was a long time member of the Kollar Literacy and Slovak Society (the Kollar Club). A 1953 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, John was an avid duplicate bridge player of 44 years, and a member of the American Contract Bridge League, where he attained the rank of Life Master in 1977. He also was a member of the Pittsburgh Bridge Association. John was a Certified Bridge Club Director since 1981, and taught bridge to many students over the years. A member of the North American Martyrs Catholic Church, he was active in the choir and also served on church counsel. John's other church activities included teaching CCD and volunteering as a Eucharistic Minister at Forbes Hospital. He retired from the Office of Thrift Supervision after 32 years of service, where he was a fraud examiner. Friends will be received Tuesday 7-9 PM and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the JOBE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC. (MONROEVILLE / PLUM CHAPEL) corner of Beatty Rd. and 48 North, Monroeville (412-856-4747). Mass of Christian Burial at North American Martyrs Church, Thursday, 10 AM. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery.
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