John Thomas Wescott Sr., age 78, Gloucester High Alumni, Korean War Navy veteran
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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Thomas Wescott, Sr age 78 died on June 24, 2008 at Shore Memorial
Hospital. He was a graduate of Gloucester City High School. He was
formerly of Deptford and has lived in Woodbine since 1994. John served
in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War on the destroyer
Charles H. Roan. He worked for ITT Nesbit Plant in Philadelphia and was
a Security Guard at West Jersey Hospital, Eastern Division in Voorhees.
He was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Deptford for 23
years and the Calvary Baptist Church of Ocean View for 14 years. He was
also a member of the Upper Twp. Senior Citizen¹s Group. He coached
Little League Baseball in Deptford for 15 years and in Dennis Twp for 2
years.
John was a dedicated Phillies and Eagles Fan. He enjoyed the outdoor summer concerts at Sea Isle City and North Wildwood.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years Nancy M. (nee Strack), children
John, Jr. of Williamstown, Michael of Deptford, Steven (Cynthia) of
Mantua, David of Mays Landing, grandchildren Mark and Orey, brothers
Russell of Southampton, Charles of Mantua, and sisters Jean Madden of
Moorestown and Betty Weisbecker of Palmyra. Predeceased by brothers
Larry and Ernie.
Friends may call on Monday after 9am in the
KELLEY FUNERAL HOME, 125 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ. Funeral service 11am.
Interment Eglington Cemetery. Those desiring may make a contribution to
the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034.
Memorials may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com
Published in the Gloucester County Times from 6/25/2008 - 6/27/2008.