John Gericke Obituary
John was a proud 1962 graduate of St. John Neumann High School and later went on to graduate from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science. The most important thing to John was his family, including his wife Barbara, and their 3 daughters – Stephanie Burke; Alisa Marinucci (Steve), and Natalie Carrozza (Ryan) and his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. John enjoyed Sunday dinners with family, summers in Margate, and catching up with his many friends over lunch or cocktails.
John enjoyed a long and successful career in business, working up through the week of his death. He worked in a number of sales executive roles, most notably at Purex Chemicals. Later he started and ran his own facilities management company. Additionally, he was a member of the Free Masons and a regular parishioner of both Infant Jesus Parish and Holy Angels Parish.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara Gericke (nee Santino), daughters – Stephanie, Alisa, and Natalie, his grandchildren, Nicholas (Aysenne), Marco, Stella, Luca, and Sienna, and great-grandchildren, Lorenzo and Anthony, and his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joseph and Deanna Santino and niece Isabella Santino.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 8am to 10:15am in The Chapel at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Drive, Deptford, NJ 08096.
Mass of Christian Burial 11am at Holy Angels Parish at St. Patrick's RC Church, 86 Cooper St., Woodbury, NJ 08096.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association by accessing https://www.heart.org/.
For condolences, please visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com.
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Victoria DeLeo
September 1, 2025
Henry couldn't wait to take me to meet his friend of many years. We drove to Delran to meet Johnny and Barbara. I was intimidated, since I was a lot younger than they were. I soon learned Henry (Henny) was Johnny's straight man. He was hysterical, lots of fun, always the party guy and soon the four of us became close friends. As only Barbara and I are still standing. We have lots of memories to look back on.
To Johnny and Henry - keep having fun. Happy Birthday Johnny.
Frank Hannigan
April 8, 2024
I met John through our children attending St Agnes school in Blackwood. First time I believe was building a new kitchen in the school cafeteria. After that we enjoyed being together with family. I also worked for John in several of his projects. John was a smiling funny guy who loved to talk. Later I found out that he grew up in same neighborhood . They would tell south Philly stories when we would meet up for lunch . It´s been years since my last time in John´s company. Will always be remembered as a generous and fun guy.
Condolences to Barbra the girls and all the family.
American Heart Association
April 2, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Lou Gibson
April 2, 2024
RIP John, the hustle is over. You accomplished more than you imagined. We go way back my old friend and I'm truly sorry it's coming to an end. I looked forward to every time we got together. You will truly be missed. I could go on and on but words don't do justice to our memories. Hope to see you again John, Your Friend, Lou Gibson.
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Domenic DiCicco
April 2, 2024
Many memories flash before me, starting back as kids in South Philadelphia. We would play pool at the "Boys Club" and hang at "Fatty Dom's Luncheonette. They were fun times. Our friendship continued over the years. I had lunch with John just last week never thinking that that would be the last time I would see him. You will alway be in my thoughts. R.I.P. old friend.
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