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John Foster Obituary

John S. Foster of Conshohocken, passed away peacefully on Monday May 26, 2025 at his home. He was 74 years old. Born August 4, 1950 in Philadelphia, John was the son of the late Bernard J. and M. Evelyn (nee Moll) Foster and the beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Heller) Foster with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. John was a 1969 graduate of Roman Catholic High School, and earned an Associate Degree from Montgomery County Community College. He proudly served his country and was honorably discharged from the United States Army. John was a machinist at the Budd Company in Philadelphia for many years. In retirement, he worked in security at Villanova University. John took great pride in being an active AA member and was proud to be sober for 40 years. John is survived by his daughter JoAnn Morton (Robert); grandchildren Christopher, Bryanna and Brock; great grandchildren Jayce and Knoxx; his brothers Daniel and Martin; his sisters Judith Cute and Susan Driscoll; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Bernard Foster. Relatives and friends are invited to share in John's Life Celebration on Thursday June 5, from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home, 200 West Germantown Pike, Norristown PA, 610-277-7000. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 S Gulph Road, King of Prussia PA. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's name can be made to the PMD Foundation, PO Box 1077, 10 Lincoln Place, Madison NJ 07940. Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease has afflicted loved ones. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on May 29, 2025.

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Kathy Auris

June 4, 2025

John,
You will be sorely missed by many. You helped so many people! You had a gift of making each person who crossed paths with you feel special. Thank you for always being there! You were a big part of my sobriety journey and I am beyond grateful for you! Thank you for being a friend to all! I know you are a peace now. May God bless your family and friends and comfort them during this difficult time.

Roy layden

June 4, 2025

R.I.P my friend and fellow veteran. You will be missed by a lot of us if not all from vets in recovery

Chris Richardson

May 30, 2025

I will miss sitting and talking with John, he was a great neighbor and friend. Willow (my pup) may never eat another pretzel since it won't be bitten first by John.

Jill Cavallo

May 29, 2025

A wonderful, kind, supportive soul who could quietly make you laugh under the toughest of circumstances. Happy he will once again unite with his wife. He will miss his grandson until they meet again. Thank you John for being you. Thank you

Grateful

May 29, 2025

John,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

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5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.

Boyd-Horrox-Givnish FH

200 West Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401

Jun

5

Service

11:00 a.m.

Boyd-Horrox-Givnish FH

200 West Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401

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5

Burial

12:15 p.m.

Boyd-Horrox-Givnish FH

200 West Germantown Pike, Norristown, PA 19401

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