Jacques A. "Jack" Senechal
Jacques A. "Jack" Senechal
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Jack was born in Montreal, Canada, as the second of three children to Armand and Cecile Senechal. He moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1951. He proudly served in the United States Army and then began his career as a printer with the Philadelphia Enquirer. After marrying his loving wife, Jane, he moved to Mount Laurel where he has been an active resident and neighbor for the past 54 years. While working full-time and raising three young children, he earned a degree in computer science from Glassboro State University. Thereafter, he was a systems analyst and project manager until his retirement from IBM in 2004.
Jack was a kind and thoughtful gentleman, who rarely had a cross word for anyone. He accepted others without judgment. His quiet strength and heartiness in character was the bedrock in all his relationships. Although more of a listener than a talker, he had a healthy sense of humor and a quick wit that frequently left his friends and family in tears from laughter. He was also fastidious in his undertakings. Whether it was planting flowers in the yard or updating a room for a home project, Jack would research and complete the task to his specifications ensuring a job beautifully well done. He had many interests including history, astronomy, and watercolor painting, that he took tremendous joy in sharing with others. He also traveled extensively with his beloved wife, Jane. He and Jane were the perfect complement, capturing a love story that spanned six decades. But Jack's greatest legacy was his devotion to his family. He was his childrens' and grandchildrens' biggest fan, being a ubiquitous presence at all their activities. He was truly at his happiest when he was with them.
Beloved husband of 54 years to Jane (nee Russo) Senechal; loving father of Tara Senechal, Jack (Suzanne) Senechal and Kristi (Eric) Maurer; devoted grandfather of Benjamin and Sadie Jane Wanicur, Mackenzie and Jack Senechal, and Madeline, Samuel and Maryjane Maurer; dear brother of Jacqueline Senechal. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Armand and Cecile Senechal and his brother Gerard Senechal.
Relatives and friends are invited to Jack's visitation on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals, 212 Ark Road, Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, July 6, 2023, 10:00 AM at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, 349 Evesboro Medford Road, Marlton, NJ 08053. Inurnment will follow at Jesus, Bread of Life Cemetery, Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
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Kathy Noble
July 5, 2023
I am Jack's niece, Kathy. I have been blessed my whole life by having my Uncle Jack as a role model and devoted Uncle. Everyone who knows him knows how special he was, so I will share my earliest memories of him. My memories are of a fun Uncle, taking me and my siblings to the zoo in his (light yellow?) convertible and me, Michele and Vincent holding tightly to our balloons flying in the air on the way back home. He was always the first to get the latest technology. I remember when he got his first polaroid camera and posed the three of us kneeling in front of Grandmom's coffee table for a picture. He took so long to take it that we started making faces at him and he captured me sticking out my tongue- I can´t tell you how many times that picture surfaced over the years and how much I was teased over it! I remember one Christmas day he had a new tape recorder and asked us, his nieces and nephew to sing Silent Night and gave us each a turn with the microphone. I also remember us roughhousing with him and trying to pull off his flip-flop off and we accidently broke it. We must have been so annoying, but he never made us feel that way. Best of all was when he met the love of his life, Aunt Janie- I was so happy to have her become my aunt and to have three new cousins to play with and join us for the Sunday dinners at my grandparents´ house. Some of my best childhood memories took place at the pool parties in their backyard, with the whole family swimming, eating, and laughing all day.
As I got older, he took an interest in my career and gave me some useful advice over the years. He shared a lot his career experiences with me which always made me feel better about whatever I was going through. That always meant so much to me.
He will forever be in my heart, and I will cherish him always.
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Ray Marino
July 4, 2023
My name is Ray Marino. I am Jack's brother-in-law. We have been friends since he was lucky enough to marry Janie over 50 years ago. He blended smoothly into the family and happily joined in all the parties and vacations over the years.
In all the events and traveling we did I don't recall one instance where Jack was ever disagreeable or difficult in any way. During this time he also earned a degree and was able to provide a comfortable living for his family.
I am proud that we were friends and that our families are so close.
I am sad that I lost a terrific traveling companion and another old guy to sit with at weddings.
His kids and grandkids can be proud of him and have a lot of good memories. It is especially neat that there are two more Jack (jacques) Senechals to carry on.
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