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JOHN LAIRD Obituary
LAIRD, JOHN P. III - of Munhall Gardens, PA, formerly of Linwood, passed away on January 9, 2013, at the age of 58 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Marlene (Rettger) Laird; father of Scott A., John P. IV, Brigid A., Mark D. and Daniel M.; John was predeceased by his parents John P. and Mary (Ward) Laird Jr., grandparents, John P. Laird and Marjorie Chmielewski, Martin and Brigid (Hastings) Ward, Father in Law, Donald Rettger. John is survived by his sisters M. Celestine (Jack) Houston, Therese M. (Robert) Walters, and Bernadette (Raymond) Daley, brothers James P. (Holly) Laird all of New Jersey; Geoffrey J. (Wendy) Laird of Pa., Christopher T.(Zanette) of Fla. and mother-in-law Mary Rettger; also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was a 1972 graduate of Holy Spirit High School where he played tennis and basketball. John continued with his basketball and tennis passion at ACCC and later moved onto Drexel University. John received a Bachelor's degree from Robert Morris College. John was a courier for Fed Ex and a former employee of USS Homestead Works. He was a former baseball coach for Munhall and McKeesport D.N.L League and a fanatic of the Philadelphia Phillies, Flyers and Eagles. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church in Somers Point, Viewing 11:00 AM with Mass starting at 12:00 PM. Donations may be made to Gilda's Club or the American Heart Association in John's name. (Local arrangements by George H. Wimberg F.H.)
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Robert Moiseenko
April 8, 2013
In memory of father husband who loved his family. Friend who never will be forgotten. God has place for you in his kingdom. You be a special angel who will watch over family and friends who love you and miss you. My deepest sympathy to Laird Family you will be in my prayers.
Ray and Cathy Lowry
February 15, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts are with the Laird family on John's passing. We didn't know John personally, but we did know Jack and Celestine as we were friends and neighbors of the Houstons for many years. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Ray and Cathy Lowry
Robert Walters
February 4, 2013
John, I know how much your visits to our home meant to you. They meant a lot to us also. We will miss you and your family. You asked us to not forget you. We will never forget your smiling face. You asked us to look after your family. We will continue to reach out to your family to provide all the support we can.
January 19, 2013
we were the next door neighbor of his parents in Linwood -the Callaghans at 1526 Shore rd.I remember when he was born and later coming over our house. MY sisters used to baby sit him.I sorry to hear of his loss but he gave me some fond memories when he was little.I will have him my prayers with the rest of the Lairds
Mike Callaghan
American Heart Association
January 19, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
January 18, 2013
Jimmy, Bernadette, and the rest of the Laird family...please accept our sincerest sympathies for your loss...you are in our hearts and prayers. Skip Gaskill and family
Steve Metz
January 18, 2013
To the entire Laird clan, I am truely sorry for your loss.
January 14, 2013
Dear mar mar and brig, I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers always. Sincerely, Jay Wedner
January 13, 2013
John and Danny: Im sorry to hear the sad news about your dad. He was a wonderful baseball coach and will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
Anthony Iorio and family.
Tony Iorio and Family
January 13, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed his company and talking with him at the DNL games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your grief and mourning.
Robert Walters
January 11, 2013
January 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. He was way too young to pass. My love and prayers are with the family.
Cheryle Gleason
January 11, 2013
Marlene, Scott, John, Bridget, Mark and Danny,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I will remember John for his strong faith, his love for his family, his warm smile and his beautiful blue eyes and always taking the time to talk. May God and your memories comfort you and get you through this difficult time.
Love to all of you,
The Gleason family
Robert Walters
January 11, 2013
Robert Walters
January 11, 2013
Therese Walters
January 11, 2013
Therese Walters
January 11, 2013
Kim Miller
January 10, 2013
JOHN WILL BE MISSED BY MANY AT FEDEX. HE WAS A MENTOR, FRIEND AND A "STINKIN" PHILLIES FAN BUT WE LOVED HIM ANYWAYS. HIS SMILE, HIS PERSONALITY AND HIS FRIENDSHIP WITH JESUS ARE WHAT I REMEMBER MOST. GO BE WITH JESUS AND LIVE PEACEFULLY MY FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU THOUGH. XO KIM
Gloria Takacs
January 10, 2013
Marlene I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of grief. So so sorry.
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