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John Memo Obituary
Born in Dickson City, son of the late John Sr. and Mary Polomsky Memo, he was a graduate of Dickson City High School and he served with the Army.
John owned and operated Memo Restaurant, Dickson City, for many years. He also worked for Joseph's Mobile Homes and later Shorten Homes. He also worked for a time as a deep-sea diver in East Orange, N.J.
John was a past master of King Solomon Lodge No. 584, Dunmore, and a current member of Kingsbury Lodge No. 466, Olyphant. He was also a member of Keystone Consistory, where he served as thrice potent master and most wise master. He received the Meritorious Service Award and Citation of Loyalty and Dedication. In the York Rite Bodies, John was Knight York Cross of Honor presiding officer. He received the KYCH honor in the York Rite. John was a member of Williamsport Conclave Red Cross of Constantine and Northeastern York Rite College No. 102, Towanda, and Louis Watres AMD Council No. 266. He was a past monarch of AAHMES Grotto, Binghamton, N.Y. John was past grand tall of NEPA Forest No. 137, Tall Cedars of Lebanon. He was a member of IREM Shriners International, where he served as past president of the Shepherds Unit.
He was a caring father, brother, uncle and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. A car enthusiast, he started a local club called the Road Runners, a citizens' band radio and sports car club. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are a son, John Paul Memo, Dickson City; sisters, Delores Piersimoni, Dickson City; Catherine Golzak and husband, Ronald, Scott Twp.; and Joann Sanderson and husband, James, Dickson City; many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, William Memo; and sisters, Marie Sluko and Irene Memo.
The funeral with military honors will be Wednesday with a blessing service at 10 a.m. in the Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Entombment, St. Mary's Mausoleum, Dickson City.
Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Kingsbury Lodge 466 will conduct services at 7:30.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Memo
Barbara Grisafi
January 15, 2015
I would like to say how he was a great friend and we loved being with him. He had such a beautiful heart. We will miss him and his laughter. God Bless you John.
Walter Bechtold
January 14, 2015
To the Memo Family. My deepest sympathy to all. Prayer, time and understanding will help at this time. I did not have the pleasure of knowing John but he was a Brother, Knight and Noble and his accomplishments are things we all try to aspire to. In Peace and Love, Walter Bechtold
Donna Mo McLaughlin
January 12, 2015
Memo, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You are in my prayers.
JOE COOKIE GILLETTE
January 12, 2015
WORKED WITH JOHN AT GILLETTE MOBLE HOMES ON TAYLOR HILL HAD A LOT OF FUN WITH JOHN GREAT GUY WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR YOU. R. I P JOHN
January 12, 2015
The Memo Family
Our deepest sympathy to you at a time like this. John was a dear friend and Brother Irem Shepherd who will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace John.
Lee and Charlie Wirth
January 12, 2015
One of the sweetest men ever. My sympathies to the Memo family.
Love ya!!
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William Vargas, WM-Kingsbury Lodge
January 12, 2015
Although I never had a chance to meet you, everyone that I have talked to about your passing have had nothing but praise for you. I missed meeting you and now I feel I missed someone interesting to know. To that end, let me say for Kingsbury Masonic Lodge ....and....for Waymart Masonic Lodge that your Brothers held you dear to their hearts and will forever remember you. Rest well, Brother.
Paul Gaffney
January 12, 2015
Deepest sympathies to John's family. John epitomized the heart and soul of the Irem Shepherds and will be greatly missed but always remembered. Rest in peace, John.
VNA Hospice Staff and Volunteers
January 12, 2015
During times of loss and moments of sadness, may your memories of John be the beautiful gifts that bless you with comfort and fill you with peace. With deepest sympathy to the Memo family...
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