John F. "Jack" Van Allen, 3rd

John F. “Jack” Van Allen, III, age 64, of Thorndale, PA, passed away on May 13, 2022.

Born in Corpus Christi, TX, he was the son of the late Maryle B. (née Mouser) Van Allen and John F. Van Allen, Jr.

Jack served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the elite attack squadron VA 195.  Summers spent with his family at Ocean City, NJ was a favorite of his. He also was an avid Philadelphia sports fan.

Jack was the beloved husband of Kathleen “Kate” Lamar (née Connell) Van Allen; the loving father of John F. “Jack” Van Allen, IV; the dear brother of Jill Nestor (Edward), Mary Elizabeth “Mimi” Tadeo, and Stephen F. Van Allen.  He is also survived by his father, John F. Van Allen, Jr. and his wife, Joan Delano Van Allen.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation, Monday, May 23, 2022, 10:00 – 11:00 AM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA  19073, 610-353-6300, followed by his Memorial Service, 11:00 AM.  Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY  10306, www.t2t.org.