John J. Merrick

John Joseph Merrick John Joseph Merrick, 89, son of the late John Patrick and Christina (Fore) Merrick, entered into eternal rest on Sunday November 14, 2010 after a wonderful life. Raised on Chatham Street in Philadelphia, he resided in Lower Makefield and was a founding member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by Mary, his beloved wife of 40 years, and a sister, Helen Kauffman. A member of the Knights of Columbus, he served as a Sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After graduating from LaSalle College in 1948, he became Einstein Medical Center's first comptroller and was a 20-year volunteer for SCORE after retiring as CFO of Crown Textile. John loved to dance, play bridge and golf. He co-sponsored the annual Mary Merrick and Sis Fairbairn Golf Classic and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. A highlight of his year was the family's annual trip to Saratoga Race Track. John's optimism, inspiration and love will be dearly missed by his sister, Alice Brennan; five sons: David, John, Christopher (Patricia), Steven (Elizabeth), Donald; grandchildren: Andrew, Charlotte, Emily, Erin, Kathryn, Patrick, Sean; nieces and nephews: Eileen, Mary Jane, Joseph and Thomas Kauffman, Barbara Ferris, Susan Cousart, Chris Regan, Jim Brennan, Noreen Kraynak; and steadfast friend Rita Devine. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Saturday, 1:00 until 2:00 pm, followed by the celebration of his Funeral Mass at 2:00 pm at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 752 Big Oak Road, Morrisville, PA. Rite of Committal will follow in Saint Ignatius Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to The Fran Crippen Elevation Foundation, 301 E. 8th Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428.