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John Kidon Obituary
John P. Kidon, 66, Reading, died of natural causes during the evening hours of Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, in Reading Hospital, where he was a patient since Oct. 16, 2010.
Born in Reading, he was a son of the late John and Irene (Malinowski) Kidon.
John was employed by Luppold Heating and Air Inc., as a sheet metal worker until his retirement.
John is survived by a daughter and four sisters: Patricia A. (Kidon), wife of Wilbur Shepherd, Little Egg Harbor, N.J.; Lucille R. (Kidon), wife of Mickey Fink, Reading; Irene J. (Kidon), wife of Michael Beilhart, Mohnton; and Lisa M. (Kidon) DeNunzio, Reading.
John is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by a brother, Gregory L. Kidon, in 2008.
John was a veteran, having served his country in the Marines during the Vietnam conflict.
He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 and the Lower Alsace Fire Company.
John loved to garden and, at one time, had a very extensive Bonsai collection.
Relatives and friends are invited to pay their sympathy and respects to the Kidon family on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Kopicki-Bradley Funeral Home Inc., 239 S. Ninth St., Reading, PA 19602. A remembrance service will follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, it has been suggested contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 25 Stevens Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609, in memory of Mr. John P. Kidon.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marisa Gegenheimer
November 9, 2010
Pat,Irene,Sis and Lisa,
I am sorry to hear of Brother John's passing.He was always a kind soul with a great sense of humor.You are all in my thoughts.
The sky will be much brighter ,Shine on you crazy diamond!!
Marisa & family
Nancy (Shaffer) Pezzino
November 8, 2010
Dear Kidon family sorry for the loss of your father and brother. John was a really nice neighbor when I was growing up on 18th St. He will be missed.
Phyllis Ferro
November 8, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about John passing,May the memories of the past get you through this hard time.
With Sympathy,Phyllis Tsopanis-Ferro
Andrew Styer
November 8, 2010
Sincerest condolences to all the family. May God bring you peace in this hard time.
Linda Palm (Mittower)
November 8, 2010
Dear Irene & family,
So sorry to read the passing of your brother John.
May the memories of your times together be of comfort
Linda (Mittower) Palm
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