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John Ferreira Obituary

John Ferreira, 88, of Emmaus, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Abode Care of Allentown. He was the husband of the late Mary P. (Pilolli) Ferreira. John was born in Coplay, a son of the late Joaquin and Anna (Kuchera) Ferreira. He was employed as an operations specialist for the former Willard Battery and Exide Battery for 37 years before retiring in 1990. John was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the special forces of the United States Army. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, Emmaus. John was a member of the Shriners, the Mercantile Club, Emmaus and the Long Beach Island Fishing Club. He spent many years in Little River, SC and Lake Placid, Florida with his companion Cecelia Chuplis. John enjoyed traveling with his family and fixing stuff. The Ferreira family would like to thank Abode Care of Allentown for their care and support.

Survivors: Son, John D. Ferreira of Emmaus; sisters-in-law, Irene Ferreira of Hokedauqua and Rose Burkhardt and her husband Carl of Orefield; brother-in-law, Alfonzo Pilolli and his wife Jeanette of Allentown; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Jay, Frank and Andrew.

Services: Gravesite services with military honors will be held Thursday, April 20th at 11:00 A.M. in the Resurrection Cemetery 547 North Krocks Road, Allentown. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.

Contributions: Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 or a Veteran's charity of one's choice.

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Published by Morning Call on Apr. 16, 2023.

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Charon Davis

May 4, 2023

John was a great man and his son was dedicated to his dad having exceptional care. John was loved by our residents and team members here at Abode Care of Allentown. He will be missed. He left a mark on the world!
-Cha´ron Davis, Executive Director

Ann Breiner

April 17, 2023

John, so sorry to read the news of your Dad's passing. He was our neighbor over 50 years and was always willing to help when or if we needed him. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Bob, Ann and Kristin Breiner

Michael Hoffman

April 16, 2023

John was a very nice man,I met him at the Abode Care facility, where my Mom lives,Condolences to the Family

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

April 16, 2023

You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. We all are grateful for your stepping up to the plate when your country needed you the most. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Grateful

April 14, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

H-onorable
E-xemplary
R-espected
O-utstanding

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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547 North Krocks Road, Allentown, PA

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