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Rev. JOHN S. WINTERMYER
Fr. Jack was a kind, compassionate Priest who ministered to the Poor, Homeless, and Sick for over 43 years in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Rev John "Jack" Wintermyer passed away on July 2, 2021 after a short illness at St Joseph Villa in Flourtown, PA. Jack was born January, 22, 1936 in Washington, D.C. to Helena and Vincent Sr. and attended Sacred Heart Elementary, Gonzaga High School, and St. Mary's Seminary. He was ordained in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. in 1962. He served in numerous Parishes as well as the University of Maryland and George Washington. He served for 25 years as the Catholic Chaplain at Washington Hospital Center. Jack also became a Physician Assistant and served the Homeless in D.C. and worked with Unity Health Care and Christ House. In his retirement from the Priesthood in 2005, he worked as a P.A. at Mercy Clinic in Gaithersburg, MD. He retired to Pennsylvania and spent time protesting with the victims of sexual abuse in Philadelphia. He is survived by his brother Paul (Barbara). Predeceased by his parents and brother Vincent (Jerry). He is also survived by best friend, Theresa Coleman; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Services and burial private. Donations in his memory to Christ House, 1717 Columbia Road, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009. Rest in Peace Kind and Good Servant
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Mary Beth Pollock
August 20, 2023
12 years of Catholic school did not prepare me for falling in love with my Jewish college classmate and deciding to marry. After a devastating meeting with the canon law priest in DC, who informed me that such a union was impossible within the Church, God steered me to Fr. Wintermeyer at GW who joined with AU´s Rabbi White to officiate at our ceremony and bless our marriage. Decades later, I discovered that Fr. Wintermeyer had obtained a dispensation to make sure I remained a Catholic in good standing. In October 2023, my husband and I will celebrate our 50th anniversary and we will bless the memory of the compassionate Fr. Wintermeyer, a truly good man.
Maryann and Robert Teri
February 14, 2023
Father Wintermyer continues to remain at the top of our memories. My brother, Robert, and I were just remembering some of our good times together Saturday. We miss you.
Christine Tantisunthorn
July 28, 2021
I will pray for his soul. May he rest in peace.
S. Hunter
July 18, 2021
Quite simply.....I always saw Fr. Wintermyer as a saint.
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Robert Pelrine
July 16, 2021
Jack was an amazing mentor at the GWU Chaplaincy, his generous heart, always apparent in everything he did expressed his true capacity to be a servant of God. I join the many who will miss him! RIP old friend.
Alice Paroby
July 13, 2021
One of the brightest lights ever is gone from us. Jack could always be counted on for help in any given situation. we grieve, and we know where he is. no more Christmas greetings in July.
Annamarie DeCarlo
July 13, 2021
Father Jack was a hoot, and we loved him at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Such a joyful presence. Keep on smiling and watching over us, Father Jack.
Karen Wintermyer McNally
July 12, 2021
He was truly a holy man.
Mrs Edward Wallin Jr(Sweet)
July 12, 2021
Jack had the kindest, unassuming soul! He & his bestie helped me through my darkest time and for that, I will be eternally grateful "Fleetwood Jack" was nick named by my musical husband! Jack will sorely be missed by so many, I feel so blessed to have known him Thank you, Aunt Theresa for bringing him into all our lives. God Rest His Precious Soul
Maureen Coleman Szymborski
July 12, 2021
God Bless you Fleetwood Jack, thank you for being a very special part of our Coleman Family. You have been a blessing in my life. I will cherish my memories of you always. Rest in Peace, you are loved and missed.
Mike Depsky
July 12, 2021
What an amazing man and human being. My wife, Sherry, and I met Jack and Theresa when they hired us to care for their cat, Shirley. We bonded and had a great friendship for the last ten years. Jack and I did not see eye to eye on religion and that to some wonderful conversations. He had an amazing heart as well as an amazing intellect. I will miss those conversations dearly. The world needs more people like Jack who could bridge the divides that many of us have. Enjoy your journey amongst the stars my friend.
Mike and Sherry Depsky
Mary Ann Manchester Burke
July 12, 2021
Fr. Wintermyer taught me religion at Immaculate Conception Academy (DC) and he brought my faith to life. He was truly a one-of-a-kind saint. RIP.
Timothy Coleman
July 11, 2021
RIP Fleetwood Jack You will always be apart of the Coleman Clan forever!!!
Karen (Early) Lucas
July 11, 2021
Father Wintermyer was a blessing and one of God´s gifts to so many. He will be fondly remembered.
Maryann Teri
July 11, 2021
Our deepest sympathies for those Jack left behind. We shared many happy (weddings) and sad times (funerals) over more than 60 years. We will keep you in our hearts forever. The Teri Family, Maryann, Robert, Kim, Sonja Teri Bowers, Julia, and Colton.
Timothy Coleman
July 11, 2021
RIP Fleetwood Jack!!! Always be a part of the Coleman Family forever and ever.
John Weiskopf
July 11, 2021
What an incredible human being! I´ve known him since 1969 at the University of Maryland Newman Center and George Washington University. He married my ex-wife and me and baptized our first born in 1982 and kept in touch with him through his years with Ed Guinen at D.C. soup kitchen. And later when he was a PA at the Washington Hospital Center. He will be missed.
Patricia Quinn, ICA class of 1964
July 11, 2021
Fr. Wintermyer was a warm and wonderful man. He taught religion to scores of girls at Immaculate Conception Academy and we loved him. His patience and sense of humor set an example for all of us. I was blessed to have known him.
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