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1946
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2016
John Allen Obituary
Dec. 24, 1946 - Sept. 11, 2016
Resident of San Jose
A man of letters and numbers. A student of History at San José State, Jack was a respected CPA by trade, with an insatiable passion for geography, history, astronomy, and linguistics. Eagle Scout, Democrat, SF Giants fanatic, and lover of music from Beethoven to Bessie Smith to the Beatles.
Survived by sons Peter, Chris, and Danny; their mother, Janice; sister Judy; nieces Corinne and Tina; cousins Carolyn, Jenny, and John; dog, Cooper; and countless friends.
A Public Celebration of Jack's Life will be held from 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at The Terrace at Willow Glen, 2125 Canoas Garden Avenue, San José, CA 95125. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the Michael Aiello Memorial Agricultural Scholarship Fund, c/o Uesugi Farms, 1020 State Highway 25, Gilroy, CA 95020-8074.
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September 26, 2016
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in God's promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
September 26, 2016
"It's a time yes of giving, of sharing with your friends...of raising up your glass, and raising it up again.
Yes I will think of them now and then and I won't remember when...
Times were more precious than those precious times my friend.."
Robert Bengiveno, a poet in the body of an accountant.
September 23, 2016
TO THE ALLEN FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES 1PET. 5:7 "THROW YOUR ANXIETY UPON HIM BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU".
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