Can't believe it has been two years..I still miss you..peace be with you..
Love Sandy

Hi John and Sandie. I know your father's birthday is here and I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of the both of you. If you ever need to talk, you know my phone number. 

John and Sandie, It's been a year since your Dad's passing and I just wanted you to know that you both are in my thoughts and prayers today. 

Life with John
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36 years of marriage, and a few prior is half a lifetime. Like most married couples we had experienced the good and the bad. We loved a good debate, and there was no topic that escaped us.. we were political, analytical but rarely agreed.. he was right and I was left, him from North Philly, me from South Philly. Two different eras, two very different people.The greaser and the hippie. Go figure. We could always come together in the kitchen and for an impromptu slow dance. We loved each other deeply.
One of our best memories was our road trip out west with our son from our house in Chester ending in the Grand Canyon which he planned and executed near perfection . Eating in a Mexican restaurant in New Mexico while a strolling troubadour strummed the guitar and sang,, John requested LA Bamba....city boy out of his element. We all laughed.. The second was our cruise on the QE2 from the UK to the Canary Islands and Morocco. It was a somewhat formal cruise and I can still see him in his tux having some of the best meals we've ever eaten, seeing things that amazed us, buying more Madiera wine than we could drink, playing shuffleboard with the Brits. Those are just a few of the memories I choose to visit. Nice that we ended as friends, because we were always that to each other.
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I first meet John as a father n law and he was very nice & funny. I felt so at home around him. Even when things didn't work out with his daughter we still remain friends. Sharing movies, Phillies games, breakfast, lunches, & dinners. He will always be a special friend & person in heart! Now you and Jack will be together again playing in the park.

To my very good friend John: I have so enjoyed the last 50 years calling and talking to you about - The Phillies, our Navy days, our SEPTA days ...it has been a pleasure and an honor to call you a friend. Our families have spent a number of vacations together and we will always cherish those times.  God Bless you and Rest in Peace, my friend. Maybe the Phillies will win it all just for you this year. All our love : Pat, Helen, Gayle & Andy Swies.

What can I say about you John ? I have known you for so long at least 40 yrs. and have so many memories..You were you, a real pain and a thousand laughs, but I always cared about you.. you always said what you wanted and let me say what I wanted.. You were a part of my life that I will always remember.. As they say " you did it your way "..RIP

John, you were one of a kind!!! Such great memories as a kid and adult. Many many laughs over the years. Great family wildwood trips, crabbing, Christmas eves and our Easter egg decorating contests!! The good ol’ days! Now your with some of the best once again. That makes me smile and shake my head!!

My message is to John, Jr. Even though I had never met your Dad, I want you to know that I am sure he was very proud of you as I am. You were a good son with a really big heart. You know that I am here for you and Sandie if you need anything.

My prayers go out to you and Sandie and to the rest of your family.

My dear uncle, ohh the many memories I have.like spending the weekends with you and auntie and John. The memories of going to the pumpkin patch. And my love for the Phillies is all because of you. You were a great uncle. I love you.