Name: Memorial Gathering for John H. Wisda
Start: 2017-11-03T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Location: WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT FUNERAL HOME - Vineland

John H. Wisda

AGE: 89 • Vineland

John H. Wisda, age 89 of Vineland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 29, 2017.

John was born in 1928 in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Mount Saint Mary's College before serving in the Army during the Korean War. John received his Master's Degree in Hospital Administration from Northwestern University and worked at several hospitals in Chicago and Pennsylvania before becoming the Chief Administrator of Elmer Community Hospital, now Inspira Medical Center, Elmer, NJ, until his retirement. He was administrator of Elmer Hospital for 29 years. "We treat you like family" was his trademark motto at Elmer Hospital.

John was an active and devoted member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish where he served as an Extraordinary Minister and Lecture, along with being a devout follower of Padre Pio. John was also a lifelong member of Rotary International of both Vineland and Elmer, where he maintained perfect attendance to the meetings for 50 years, and later became an honorary member.

John was predeceased by his loving wife Jean (Tuhy) Wisda in 2012. By his mother Mildred Hoge Wisda, father Martin Xystus Wisda and brother Richard Wisda.

He leaves behind his sons, Martin Wisda, retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and high school history teacher and his wife, Vivian, of Clifton, Va., and John Wisda, MD and his fiancé, Cindy Thomas of Huntsville, Ala. He also leaves behind his daughters, Jeanette Wisda Campanale, a physical education teacher and her husband, Marc, of Hillsborough, and Catherine Wisda, MD of Vineland. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, Matthew and Alex Wisda, David Wisda and his wife Kristen, Stefanie Rosenbaum and her husband Alan, Kevin Campanale and his wife Katie and Brian Campanale. John also leaves behind his sister Margaret O'Keefe Lear of White Plains, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, Nov. 4th at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart church, 1010 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. Family and friends may gather on Friday evening from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland, and again on Saturday morning from 10:00 - 11:00 am at the CHURCH.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the following charities: Christ the Good Shepherd Parish, Sacred Heart Church, 1655 Magnolia Rd. Vineland, NJ 08361 and The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society of New Jersey, 14 Commerce Drive, Suite 301 Cranford, NJ 07016.

Please visit wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family. Arrangements are by the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.

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Published by The Daily Journal from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2017.

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January 18, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. He and his wife were wonderful people. I met them in the early 80s while dating John. They were so warm and welcoming. Their passing is a great loss keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers. Ginger Pillsbury umosella

Robert Mc Namara

November 2, 2017

To the Wisda family I offer my condolences for the loss of John, a man I've known for over 40 years. I first met John in 1975 when I was hired at Elmer Community Hospital as finance director and continued that working relationship until his retirement. I can't say enough about John for his guidance, leadership and friendship that he provided me over the years. He was an avid Philadelphia 76'er fan and offered me many an evening game of enjoyment as a guest of his. My last encounter with John aside from an occasional phone conversation was a game we attended at the then Wells Fargo Center in 2012. John was not only my boss but a friend and anyone who knew him were blessed to have had the opportunity to encounter him in their lives. God bless John and God bless his family for the memories he's left behind.

Sincerely, Bob Mc Namara

Carl Schuster

November 1, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Wisda family. May God enfold you all in His grace and, bring you peace and comfort in your time of grief.

Tom and Kate Riggione

November 1, 2017

Our lives crossed in many ways at many times always with deep respect for him in all his endeavors so helpful to our community. Our wishes for God's comfort to you, the family. Tom and Katie Riggione

Ashton Lillian

November 1, 2017

To the Wisda Family
I knew John through the years in healthcare from working at Newcomb & Millville Hospitals. John was always a gentlemen and a very friendly individual. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and this special time.
Bob & Lillian Ashton
Naples, Florida

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