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John "Jack" Graff

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John "Jack" Graff obituary, 1940-2023, Allentown, PA

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown

274 N Krocks Rd

Allentown, Pennsylvania

John Graff Obituary

John "Jack" Graff, 82, of Macungie, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the In-Patient Hospice Unit of L.V. Hospital, Allentown. He was the husband of Anne M. (Poiron) Graff. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in September 2022. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Benjamin P. and Margaret G. (Ulrich) Graff. Jack was a graduate of Father Judge H.S., Philadelphia. He was a US Navy veteran during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Graff was an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years and retired from BWI Airport in 1996. Jack was a member of the Church of St. Ann in Emmaus. He was a former member of the Lower Lehigh Lions Club for 17 years. Jack enjoyed traveling, reading, going to the beach and spending time with his family. He was an avid skier.

Jack is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne; He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was predeceased by his brother Benjamin P. Graff, Jr. and by sisters Nancy J. Graff Kennedy and Margaret G. Graff Ziegler.

Services: 11 am Wednesday, Mass at Church of St. Ann, 415 S. 6th St., Emmaus, 18049. Call 9:30 – 11:00 am Wednesday in the church. Interment will be in Washington Crossing National Cemetery. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com

Contributions: In lieu of flowers to Make-A-Wish, 5 Valley Square, #210, Blue Bell, PA 19422 or Father Judge Alumni Assoc., 3301 Solly Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19136.

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 12, 2023.

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John Poiron

February 18, 2023

Sorry for your loss Aunt Anne. Jack was a good man. John and Paula Poiron

Denise Mello

February 13, 2023

Aunt Ann
So sorry for your loss. Uncle Jack is with God now. He is in good hands.

Melissa

February 12, 2023

A great guy and a wonderful friend! You will be missed. Go Birds! I know you will be watching with us . Love Melissa

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

February 12, 2023

You are now relieved from your watch. A job well done fellow Vietnam Navy 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 carrier has turned into the wind preparing for your final launch. Taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Smooth sailing shipmate. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Grateful

February 11, 2023

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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Church of St. Ann

415 S. 6th St., Emmaus, PA

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