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Harold Strawbridge posted a condolence
I am sorry for your loss. I was one of the younger guys in the Overbrook neighborhood who saw John as one of the cool older guys and looked up to him.
I hope your mempries of John are warm and offer some consolation.
Be well.
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JLI posted a condolence
John was the best neighbor I could have asked for. I will never forget him and always love him.
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Nicole Fox posted a condolence
Betsy, Mandy & Family:
We are so sorry to hear about John's death. I have so many great memories of him coming up to visit at F&M. My parents were very fond of him as well. He will be deeply missed.
Love, Nicole, Rich & Isabella
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Kellie Dwyer posted a condolence
Betsy and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know John very well I know he was a wonderful man who made many people very happy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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William McCarron posted a condolence
My prayers are with the Messina family at this time of loss. John's dedication and service to the community will be a lasting reminder of his commitment to building a better place to live.
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marianne roche posted a condolence
Dear Betsy,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am sure that this is a very difficult time for you and your family and that your memories and moments of fun and laughter will carry you through.
Warmest wishes,
Marianne Roche
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Debbie and Rick Larson posted a condolence
Dear Betsy and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on John's passing. It was a joy working with and knowing John, and you Betsy, eventhough it was only for a short time.
God Bless,
Debbie
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Cheryl posted a condolence
I will always cherish the many good times we shared in life together. You will always have a place in my heart...cher
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Boggess posted a condolence
John was a wonderful man and I have many happy memories of spending time with him - I will never forget his laugh, it was contagious. He was a wonderful cook and you could always count on having a great dinner at his house. I was glad to have known him and he will be missed!
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Holly Boggess posted a condolence
Steph and David: Your dad was a wonderful man and I will never forget the time I was able to spend with him. I always enjoyed his laugh - it was contagious. He was a wonderful cook and you could always count on a great dinner at the house. I feel blessed to have known him - he will be missed. I love you both.
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The Boggess Family posted a condolence
Betsy, Teresa and Ann:
Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of John. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed.
Holly, Jerry, Jessica and Sarah
Boggess
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Linda Coleman posted a condolence
I met John while in San Diego,CA. a few years ago while at an Arc National Convention. John was there with Betsy, and the two of them were having a wonderful time seeing the sights and spending time together.
While, unfortunately, I never got to know John well, I do remember the joy in his eyes when he looked at Betsy & I know that he will be sorely missed.
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Sandy Watson posted a condolence
I never had the privilege of meeting John; however, Betsy always spoke lovingly about him and I admired his accomplishments.
To die so young and not to be able to experience so much more of their lives together is so sad.
It is my belief that we may not know God's purpose in our time but we will know it in his time.
All my love, Betsy , to you and to the family. Love, Sandy
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Debbie Dwyer posted a condolence
Betsy, I was so very sorry to hear about John. I only met him a few times - but just from those few times, it was obvious that he was a wonderful human being. I also could not help thinking how nice of a couple the two of you were. I am so deeply sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
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Nancy Murray posted a condolence
Dear Betsy,
Please know that you and John are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy
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Donna Bouclier posted a condolence
Betsy, Sending heartfelt prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
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Fay Algeo posted a condolence
Betsy,Cindy,Mandy,and Sara,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't ever picture John without a smile on his face. Betsy & John, you were so great for each other. I am a lucky person for having known all of you. May your smiles and happiness with John be with you always.
Love, Fay
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Jeanne Downey, Erie PA posted a condolence
Betsy-please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all the memories of fun and laughter will help you all though this difficult time.
Jeanne Downey
Arc of Erie County
Arcof PA
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Ken Oakes posted a condolence
Dear Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are loved and in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Ken Oakes
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Tony Ciaverelli posted a condolence
Dear Betsy and Family:
John brought great joy and happiness to everyone he met. He was a man dedicated to service and especially to the needs of others. We are very gratefull for having the opportunity to be neighbors and friends with John and he will be sadly missed. We hope a pray for your comfort at this time of loss and look forward to happy memories in the future. God Bless you! The Ciaverellis
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The Beck Family posted a condolence
Betsy and family,
We are deeply saddened by you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim, Mary Ann, Rachel and Dan
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Mom and Dad(Bernice and Irv Rubin),Holly,Jerry,Jessica and Sarah Boggess,and Norman Rubin posted a condolence
We all have wonderful and happy memories of spending time with John, and we will never forget them!
He was a wonderful and generous man.
Our sincerest sympathy to all of you.
With Love,
Mom and Dad(Bernice and Irv Rubin,Holly,Jerry,Jessica,Sarah Boggess and Norman Rubin
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Deb & Rich Ciamacca posted a condolence
We just heard the news today and our hearts and prayers go out to John and his family; John was a leader in our community and he will be deeply missed.
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Norman Rubin posted a condolence
Dear Stephanie and David:
Although I did not know your Father that well and did not spend alot of time with him, your Father did touch my life.
During those few times that I did spend around him, your Father was always nice and congenial to me.
The Love,Kindness and Caring that your Father gave to my Mother and Father, your Grandmother and Grandfather is something that will never be forgotten and I want you to know that I will always remember and appreciate that.
Your Father is now in a better place without pain and suffering and resting in peace.
Be assured that your Father's legacy will always live on with you both.
My condolences, not only to you Stephanie and David, but to your entire family.
May your Father Rest In Peace.
Love always,
Uncle Norman
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Maureen Howell posted a condolence
My deepest sympathy to John's beautiful wife Betsy, his mom, children and family. John will always be remembered as a fair, hard working, sincere and caring boss. I had the great opportunity to work for a wonderful person. I was one of the rare people in life who could honestly say that I loved going to work each day. I could say that because John had a way of making each person feel important in any role they held. He was a man of great pride, respect and integrity. I'm proud to have known him. Rest in peace dear friend...until we meet again.
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rich & susanna messina posted a condolence
John you were the best brother anyone could asked for and you will be missed greatly by both myself and susanna who has great respect since the first time she met you in july of 1998, and has been glad to have met you in her life and the effect you gave her in a few short years
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DeVirgiliis posted a condolence
John was one of the first people we met when we moved to Phoenixville,we became friends instantly,he was funny,friendly and very special,John and Betsy truely loved one another,we can remember the joy in his heart after he started dating her,he was finally complete and very happy we are so very glad he had the joy of marrying his true love befor God called him home it is comforting to know he lfet this world with love in his heart,he truely deseved it.May he sit by the side of our heavenly father and look down on all of us so that we may all see him again some day.Rest in peace my friend and I am sure we will see you again,love you
Tuesday
28
July
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
121 Church St.
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States
Service Time: 11:00 AM
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Tuesday
28
July
Interment at: Limerick Garden of Memories
12:30 pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Limerick Garden of Memories
44 Swamp Pike
Limerick, Pennsylvania, United States
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1947 - 2009
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