John Patrick Nairn

John Patrick Nairn, D.M.D., devoted husband, loving father, adored grandfather and loyal friend, died quietly Tuesday, August 22, 2017, surrounded by his children.
He loved reading, golfing and being the most caring, gentle dental professional, who was beloved by his patients. He took exceptional pride in his grandchildren and a home overflowing with warmth and love. During his 84 years of life, he always placed his family first, serving as an example of remarkable faith and exceptional love to those around him.
Born the youngest child of Alphonsus Joseph Nairn and Anna Ruth Ryan, Dr. Nairn moved often in his younger years, finally settling in Punxsutawney in 1945. At Saints Cosmos and Damian High School, he met the love of his life, Rachel Antionette Sarafite. They married August 6, 1955, while Dr. Nairn was enrolled at University of Pittsburgh.
While an undergraduate student, he was granted early admittance into University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1957. Upon graduation, Dr. Nairn served as a captain in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga.
Dr. Nairn and his wife settled in Washington a few short years later. Dr. Nairn practiced dentistry in Washington for over 50 years and was an active member in numerous dental associations. When he was not with family, Dr. Nairn's practice and patients were his passion until he retired at 81. Dr. Nairn was also a member of several golf clubs, where he enjoyed playing golf with his friends. Dr. Nairn was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church and more recently, Saint Hillary Church, both in Washington, where he reinforced his high morals and strong faith.
Dr. Nairn is survived by a daughter, Dr. Sandra J. Nairn of Moorestown, N.J.; two sons, Dr. John P. (Denise) Nairn Jr. of Fox Chapel and Dr. Gregory A. (Elizabeth) Nairn of Venetia; six grandchildren, Matthew John Raphael Nairn, Caroline Rachel Connors, Isabella Marie Nairn, Sarah Marie Connors, Rachel Mary Nairn and Andrew Joseph Nairn; and two sisters, Anna Ruth Pepper of Gibsonia and Laura Jane Winters of Jeannette.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Rachel Antionette Nairn; brother Alphonsus Joseph "Joe" Nairn; and sister Mary Patricia Platt.
A private family ceremony and private Mass of Christian Burial are forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., www.stjude.org. Arrangements are under the direction of Warco-Falvo Funeral Home Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Avenue, Washington, S. Timothy Warco, supervisor/director, Susan Falvo Warco, director, S. Timothy Warco II, director.
Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com.