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John J. November 3, 2025. Born February 16, 1936, John was the beloved husband of Rosemarie (nee Kergides) Tropiano. Loving father of Tracy (Louis) Barretta. Devoted Pop of Alana (Justin) D'Alessandro and Louis Barretta (Montana Tomaszewski). Affectionately known as "Johnny Blueberry" to his great grandchildren – Domenico Anthony, Emiliana Rose, and Louis James. Brother of Carmella Dessi and the late Michael, Joseph, Alfred, Rose Lemmo, and Theresa DeSimone. Brother-in-law of Spiro (Gwen) Kergides and Gerri (the late George) Kergides. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING Saturday Morning November 8, 2025 9:30AM at St. Monica's Church, 17th and Ritner Sts., Philadelphia, PA. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM. Int. will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Monica's Church.
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Robert Miller
November 7, 2025
I had the pleasure of working United News company and Philadelphia Inquirer with John. He was a very hard worker and devoted family man. Not only did he work all those shifts, but The Mailman, as he was known as, managed to work a full time job as a postal carrier. He was one of the guys that instilled a work ethic that many of us emulated.
He loved the shore, and I was lucky to hang out with him in Ventnor. He would always tell me about Jersey Boys, and not until many years later did I realize he was talking about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
I was one of the young bucks back then, but always enjoyed Johns company.
Rest in Peace Mailman!!
Bobby Miller
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