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JOHN SPENCE Obituary
THE HONORABLE JOHN
JOSEPH JR.
John was a true Irishman known for his story-telling ability who besides having a love of black cherries and pistachios, reading the morning obituaries or "Irish funny papers," the Phillies and Eagles, and Joe Cocker, had an incredible love for his family. His legacy will be many things to many people especially his belief in fairness, diligent work and a strong sense of humor. Although John was enrolled at Gloucester Catholic HS (Class '61) on a Baseball Scholarship, the Basketball coach appropriated him for all 4 years for the Varsity Basketball Team. He also played HS baseball and was a member of the Brooklawn American Legion National Finalist Team in 1960. John attended LaSalle Univ. on a baseball scholarship (Class '65) and then went on to obtain his final degree from Rutgers Law School in Camden, NJ. John was a practicing attorney, the Municipal Court Judge in Haddonfield for over 30 years and appointed by Governor Corzine as an Administrative Law Judge for the state of New Jersey. Additionally, he coached Haddonfield Little League, Basketball at Christ the King School, and was a longtime member of Stone Harbor Yacht Club and Tavistock Country Club. John's family will receive friends on Wednesday Evening, Jan. 17th, 6-8 P.M. at KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES, 15 West End Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. All are invited to his Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday Jan. 18th, 11 A.M. at Christ the King R.C. Church, 200 Windsor Ave., Haddonfield, NJ. Int., New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. Memorial contributions to the Haddonfield Little League in honor of John may be made through: In Memory Of (www.inmemoryof-memorial.org or by mailing checks payable to "In Memory Of" with John's name on the memo line to P.O. Box 5472, Charlottesville, VA 22905).
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Jim Conway
January 17, 2018
To the Spence family - we are very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and will be sorely missed. We are in California and unfortunately cannot attend services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely
Jim & Rosanne Conway
January 17, 2018
to the Spence Family,
So sorry for your loss.
the Litzingers
Gerry Miller
January 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss, he was a very special person and we be remembered in Haddonfield, as Judge Spence a very fair and impartial Judge. He was always kind to everyone. He will be missed.
Cathy O
January 17, 2018
I am grateful that my last memory of John will be seeing him on the boardwalk with Janie, Pauline, Brian, and the three little ones. He was happy and doing what he loved. . . May the Angels sing him to sleep!!! God Bless & Keep You Always!!!
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January 17, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many fond memories of family events over the years. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss. The Lorenzo and Haynes cousins.
January 17, 2018
To the entire Spence family,
My deepest condolences to all of you. John was the sweetest man and was great to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all....much love!! xo
Andrea Davidson
January 17, 2018
To the Spence Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Albert & Lil Nicolette-Delia
Bill Osler
January 17, 2018
Joe was a good friend,sold him a condo in Hilton head,he will be missed.
Bill Osler
January 17, 2018
Joe was a good friend,he use to come to Hilton Head .He will be missed.
Jacqueline Sevening
January 17, 2018
So so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great Man! You are In my thoughts and prayers.
January 16, 2018
Jane & family:
I am so sorry. John was a good friend and neighbor, and a fine colleague in Court.
Alex & Mary Ross.
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