1923
John
2015
John Blair
July 26, 1923 — May 8, 2015
John "Jack" E. Blair, age 91, of Media, PA, formerly of Havertown and West Chester, PA, passed away on May 8, 2015.
Born in Berwyn, PA on July 26, 1923, he was the eighth child of eleven born to the late Edwin and Viola Blair (nee Hoffner).
Jack was a 1941 graduate of Lower Merion High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 106th Division, 590th Field Artillery Battalion. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and held Prisoner of War until the end of the war. He was a Disabled American Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient and awarded 3 Bronze Stars.
Jack worked in sales of advertising specialties for 40 years for the Philadelphia Badge Company and later his own business, Blair House.
His time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, was precious to him. Jack was an avid league bowler, enjoyed golfing, reading and was a faithful Phillies fan.
He was the beloved husband of Elaine Blair (nee Emerson), with whom he shared 62 years of marriage; loving father of Deborah Mischo (John) and Richard Blair (Melaine); devoted grandfather of Elise Parisi (Joseph) and Matthew Blair; Also survived by his great-grandson Pasquale "PJ" Parisi and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 10 siblings.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Sunday, May 17, 2015 1:00 PM
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3:30 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 353-6300 followed by his Memorial Service at 3:30 PM.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or www.dav.org would be appreciated.
Born in Berwyn, PA on July 26, 1923, he was the eighth child of eleven born to the late Edwin and Viola Blair (nee Hoffner).
Jack was a 1941 graduate of Lower Merion High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army 106th Division, 590th Field Artillery Battalion. He was captured in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and held Prisoner of War until the end of the war. He was a Disabled American Veteran, a Purple Heart recipient and awarded 3 Bronze Stars.
Jack worked in sales of advertising specialties for 40 years for the Philadelphia Badge Company and later his own business, Blair House.
His time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, was precious to him. Jack was an avid league bowler, enjoyed golfing, reading and was a faithful Phillies fan.
He was the beloved husband of Elaine Blair (nee Emerson), with whom he shared 62 years of marriage; loving father of Deborah Mischo (John) and Richard Blair (Melaine); devoted grandfather of Elise Parisi (Joseph) and Matthew Blair; Also survived by his great-grandson Pasquale "PJ" Parisi and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his 10 siblings.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Sunday, May 17, 2015 1:00 PM
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3:30 PM The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (610) 353-6300 followed by his Memorial Service at 3:30 PM.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or www.dav.org would be appreciated.
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