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John M. "Jack" Kilduff
1946 - 2016
John M. "Jack" Kilduff
1946 - 2016
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John Kilduff Obituary
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Susan Tutro Case
August 30, 2021
I just learned of John's death, and send my heartfelt condolences to his wife and children. We were early childhood friends, and later, by chance, sometimes carpooled to Villanova and Rosemont. He was a good person, and a lovely gentleman. I remember John knew many of the introductory verses to well known songs of the 1940s and 50s. :) RIP
John Sharkey
September 18, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We attended St. Bridget's and La Salle College High School(Class of '64)together. We had many great times together, and I enjoyed his company very much. I always knew Jack was headed for bigger and better things with his life. I am so glad he was successful as a father and business person. He was a good friend and I'm certainly sure he will be missed. Take pleasure in knowing that he is not suffering anymore, and he is with our Lord. Again, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Kilduff, may God bless you and your family.
thomas healy
September 9, 2016
to the Kilduff family,
I was very saddened by the news of Jack's passing. He was a very dynamic, energetic man from what i can remember of him. He came to visit often when i was a kid and always had a good laugh when he was around. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with all of you, and take solice in the fact that he is no longer suffering and is now in a better place. the hurt and sadness never goes away but only eases in time. you will miss him and wish many times that he was still here, and he is. we just dont see him. he will be with all of you always. take care of each other and you will get through this sad time. be proud of the man and father and husband that i know did everything for his family. God bless all of you
tom healy
Patty Healy
September 9, 2016
The Healy family is saddened to hear of the news that Jack has died. He was a big part of our lives growing up as he would come to North Carolina to visit us often. Last night after we heard the news we all shared our favorite memory, there are many. We share our condolences, will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. ❤ Patty, Terry, Kathleen, Tom, Mike and Jack Healy
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Lynne Streeper
August 15, 2016
With my deepest sympathy
Celia Lambrecht
August 10, 2016
My sincerest condolences to you Frances and your family.
Regina Moore
August 7, 2016
With Deepest Sympathy.....
Regina Moore
Jack Briggman
August 6, 2016
To the family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the pleasure to work with and for Jack in my tenure with Dr Pepper. I also had the pleasure of playing golf with him and some notable customers in those years. Jack's golf game was a mirror of his life. He could get into the trees better than anyone I ever played with but he was a magician getting out of trouble. I learned so much working with him and I carry his memory with me. I also shared the John - Jack name and some PA roots. You will be missed.
Kathy Mcculloch
August 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. So many memories of the girls growing up and playing sports together ( dads escorted from the gym on occasion) :) God bless.
Pam Jones
August 5, 2016
I knew Jack first when he was in field sales for Dr Pepper primarily as a voice on the phone. Then when he came to Dallas I had the privilege of working directly for him. I learned much from him. I even learned to enjoy hearing him call me "Pammy"
My prayers are with the family in their loss.
Bob Conover
August 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kilduff family. Jack, Semper Fi and thanks for the memories!!
Gary Adesso
August 5, 2016
I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and your family.
Rich Brennan
August 5, 2016
Teri and I send our condolences to the Kilduff family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Jack had a gift to make everyone he met feel like they were part of the team. He will be missed.
Diane Stephenson
August 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss I remember Jack so vividly when I worked at Dr Pepper Company.He was an amazing and spirited individual!
Carol Ballin
August 4, 2016
Fran
So sorry to hear of jack's passing. I will always remember our good times in New Jersey
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Give them my love
Carol Ballin (dyer)
Dawn Plasencia
August 4, 2016
Few people in life have the very special gift of being a strong business leader, server to their community and a heart of gold. Jack had that gift. He commanded a presence with DPSG that few people have. He was one that no one wanted to let down. We strived to do better because he made us WANT to do better. that is a rare find. Sending his family the prayers they need to carry them through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing such a special person with all of us at DPSG. Love and prayers
Dawn Plasencia
Bill Holder
August 4, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Kilduff family
Gene/Renie Honermann
August 4, 2016
Fran,
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jack. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Chris McEneny
August 4, 2016
Dear Fran & Family,
I have many fond memories of Jack and all of you. My sincere sympathy.
Rosemary Montgomery
August 4, 2016
Fran- so sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kilduff family.
Rosemary and Bill
Dave Rollins
August 4, 2016
My deepest sympathies to the entire Kilduff family in this time of loss. Jack was a uniquely talented individual who had a significant influence on me and on my career at DPSG. He was a tough task master, that's for sure. That toughness though, was all designed to develop you into the best business person you could possibly be. And, nobody wanted to let him down. Not because of fear, but because he had so much confidence in a individuals ability you just didn't want to disappoint him. He brought people onto his team, not to tell them what to do, but rather to have them help him figure out what to do. That's what made him a great leader and an even greater success both in business and in life. Jack was truly "one of a kind". He was my friend, he was my mentor and he will be missed. Rest in peace JMK.
Marcie Cochran
August 3, 2016
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Kilduff and Robles family during this difficult time.
With much love, Ryan & Marcie Cochran
Richard Chapman
August 3, 2016
Condolences to the Kilduff family; I started at Dr Pepper the same day as Jack for a week long ice storm that crippled Dallas. We always joked that we started on the same day, but he did considerably better with his career than I with mine. I proudly worked for and with Jack for over 25 years. He was a true leader that was demanding, but fair. He was a warm person who managed by example and cared deeply for others. God Bless
Beth Guest
August 3, 2016
I worked with Jack almost twenty years. He was a kind man. Jack wanted everyone to win and everyone to succeed. He wanted you to work for it but was right there to guide and help you along the way. Jack set a great example for never giving up ...drive, drive, drive and then take time to help someone else. Thank you Jack and love to you Frances. Beth and Mark Guest
Terry Molloy
August 3, 2016
Jack Kilduff was an incredible leader whose discipline, character, and integrity were beyond reproach. His presence demanded your immediate and complete attention. He influenced the careers of so many people, not as much by what he said, but more by how he acted. He made me proud to be part this wonderful company. I wish that I could have said that to him personally. Frances, Cathy and I send our prayers in this time of sorrow for you and the amazing family that Jack built with you. That is the greatest legacy that anyone can achieve. God Bless.
Terry and Cathy Molloy
Ron and Penny Blanchard
August 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss, gone too soon! Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
John Burke
August 3, 2016
Dear Kilduff Family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Kilduff's passing, as I called him as a youngster on Chestnut Ridge Road in Holmdel. Many fond memories of all of you. Mine, as well as my mother and father's prayers go out to all.
Mike and janet Loschenko
August 3, 2016
Hi Fran,
We're so sorry for your loss of Jack. What a fulfilled life he led! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!
Love, Mike and Janet
Kathleen Hamrick
August 3, 2016
Our condolences to the Kilduff Family. You have been such an important part of our lives for almost 30 years our hearts are breaking with yours. Jack was a great leader who taught me so much about the business world. I will forever be grateful to him. Frances, you and your children are warm and wonderful people that we are proud to call friends. I hope it brings you comfort to know you are not alone in your grieving. God Bless you all. Kathleen and Mike Hamrick
Alma Rodriguez
August 3, 2016
I send my sincerest prayers for comfort and strength to the family during this most difficult time. Mr. Kilduff was a strong, kind, and amazing leader at our Dr Pepper organization whom I always admired and respected. His legacy leaves an indelible mark on all of our lives and he will always be remembered in our hearts.
Tom Senior
August 3, 2016
Some people spend a lifetime wondering if they made a difference. Jack Killduff didn't have that problem. He was respected by his competitors and admired by those who worked for him.Such a fine man and industry leader.Jack is now in the loving hands of our Supreme Commandant and as such he will eternally have "fair winds and following seas"Semper Fidelis my brother and may our Heavenly Father Bless you and your wonderful family during this difficult time. Tom&Cozy Senior
Sylvia Gates
August 3, 2016
Seeing Jack's picture brings back so many great Dr Pepper memories for me. Jack was a wonderful leader at Dr Pepper. May Jack's family find comfort in knowing that there is no more suffering for their loved one. Praying for Jack's family and dear friends.
Cliff Babington
August 3, 2016
The Kilduff Family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We will miss Jack's workout visits here at the Hobe Sound Fitness Center. His workouts were that of a man on a mission. Truly determined and disciplined. God will now be monitoring his workouts and watching out for him. God's Blessings. The Staff at the Hobe Sound Health & Fitness Center.
Ralph Ghiselli
August 2, 2016
My condolence to France's and the family. Jack will be missed by all.
Elizabeth Teevan
August 2, 2016
Dearest Fran & Children,
Many fond memories of you and Jack in Holmdel, Hawaii, LBI, Plano and Hobe Sound. Thanks for the loving memories from Mart, me and family. Go Nova! From our Nova party here in '85 to 2016 championship.
With love, Betty Teevan & Family
Bill Alter
August 2, 2016
Playing golf with "himself" was an experience that was not to be forgotten! One never knew where the ball would end up. He was good and fast, fast! Lots of fun, great tlmes and plenty of laughs.
David Hayes
August 2, 2016
A great man and leader. My thoughts and prayers with you Frances and your family.
Bob Cushing
August 2, 2016
My most sincere condolences to Frances and the rest of the family. The entire Dr Pepper family of Bottlers will miss Jack.
Rob Johnson
August 2, 2016
Frances and family,
Sincerest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. Know that Jack is safe in God's arms.
Blessings,
Rob Johnson
Kim Fox
August 2, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Kilduff family. I always enjoyed working with Jack during his time at Dr Pepper. He was tough, but fair, and I greatly appreciated his business acumen and all it brought to making our people better and our business stronger! He was a good man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kim Fox
Rob Heidt
August 2, 2016
I was fortunate to work with Jack when I was located in Seattle. As Alaska was part of my Region Jack asked to make a trip up with me. I remember we arrived in Anchorage and our Bottler had secured a suite for Jack at the Captain Cook Hotel in downtown. I remember going up to the room with Jack and as he opened the door and entered there sleeping on his couch was a Inuit or Eskimo. I'm smiling as I'm typing this because if you could of seen Jacks face as he turned to look at me you would be not only smiling but laughing out loud. Jack was a tremendous mentor and a big part of my career with DPSG. My prayers go out to the family.
Jill Haerle
August 2, 2016
I had the pleasure of passing Jack in the halls of the corporate officers' floor at the Walnut Hill Bldg in Dallas as a member of Corporate Communications. I met with Jack through the years as the editor of the Dr Pepper bottler magazine and he was always supportive of my efforts to contribute to keeping Dr Pepper "top of mind" with our Dr Pepper franchisees. He was a wonderful leader for the brand and those of us who worked in support of it and he was a mentor who supported new ideas. I feel so fortunate to have known him and to have worked for him.
To Frances and your children and grandchildren, please accept my condolences for your loss.
Sincerely, Jill Haerle
Bill Wisinski
August 2, 2016
Many Prayers to the Kilduff Family in this difficult time. Mr. Kilduff was one of a kind. A very intelligent man with many admirable accomplishments in his life. Outside of such a wonderful wife and awesome Family what I admire the most about Mr. Kilduff is the giving back and offerings of his time post retirement. I will never forget the voice coming from the crowd as John and I played Basketball together but will remember most the Father and Grandfather he was to an the wonderful Kilduff Family. The Wisinski Family sends you all endless prayer and love you all. God Bless, Bill W.
Alma Knigge
August 2, 2016
Sending prayers to the family during this difficult time and praying for some peace throughout the family. Hold your memories in your hearts and cherish them forever.
God Bless,
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