1964
John
2018
John Gavin
May 2, 1964 — October 21, 2018
John F. Gavin, age 54, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 21, 2018.
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1964, he was the beloved son of Elaine (nee Quinn) Murphy and the late Robert A. Murphy and John J. Gavin; doting husband of Cara (nee Gerace) Gavin; devoted father of John Ryan, Jordan, Justin, Julian, and his ‘best buddy' Teddy; loving brother of Tish Jackaman (Steve); dear uncle of Michael and Katie. Cousin of Kevin McCormick.
John was a graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School and St. Joseph's University. He worked at Siemens Medical Systems and was ranked as a top salesman nationally. John was a coach for over 30 years of women's softball, St. Bernadette's CYO sports, and Drexel Hill Little League, and also served as the Vice President of the Haverford Hawks Hockey Club and President of St. Bernadette's CYO. John loved sports and collected memorabilia. He was known as one of the best bartenders in Delaware County. John was a friend to all he met and will be missed dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 6-9 PM Friday, October 26, 2018 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 and 9-10:30 AM Saturday St. Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Bernadette CYO, 1015 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, would be appreciated.
St. Bernadette Church
1035 Turner Avenue Drexel Hill 19026, United States
Born in Philadelphia, PA in 1964, he was the beloved son of Elaine (nee Quinn) Murphy and the late Robert A. Murphy and John J. Gavin; doting husband of Cara (nee Gerace) Gavin; devoted father of John Ryan, Jordan, Justin, Julian, and his ‘best buddy' Teddy; loving brother of Tish Jackaman (Steve); dear uncle of Michael and Katie. Cousin of Kevin McCormick.
John was a graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School and St. Joseph's University. He worked at Siemens Medical Systems and was ranked as a top salesman nationally. John was a coach for over 30 years of women's softball, St. Bernadette's CYO sports, and Drexel Hill Little League, and also served as the Vice President of the Haverford Hawks Hockey Club and President of St. Bernadette's CYO. John loved sports and collected memorabilia. He was known as one of the best bartenders in Delaware County. John was a friend to all he met and will be missed dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 6-9 PM Friday, October 26, 2018 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082 and 9-10:30 AM Saturday St. Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 followed by his Funeral Mass 11 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Bernadette CYO, 1015 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, would be appreciated.
Visitation
Saturday, October 27, 2018 9:00 AM - 10:30 AMSt. Bernadette Church
1035 Turner Avenue Drexel Hill 19026, United States
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Gavin, please visit our flower store.
Guestbook
Visits: 120
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors