John “Jack” Seefeldt

John “Jack” Seefeldt, 84, of Darby Township, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Philadelphia to the late Joseph and Madeline (nee Lane) Seefeldt. He grew up in Drexel Hill, PA.

Jack was a retired CAD Engineer. He will be remembered most for his kindness, caring nature and his ability to bring a smile to your face with his jokes and stories.

Jack was a devout Catholic who attended daily mass until he became too ill. He loved sports, especially college basketball. In his younger years he coached baseball and basketball for the Briarcliffe Father & Son Association. He served many years as a Committeeman for the Briarcliffe section of Glenolden. Jack’s favorite times were spent with his family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending summer vacations in Ocean City, NJ.

Jack was predeceased by his loving wife, Maryann (nee Reilly) Seefeldt in August, 2016; his brother, Joseph and his son-in-law, Kevin F. Dieter, M.D.

He is survived by his children, Margaret Dieter Murphy (Tom), John Seefeldt, Jr. (fiancée Aileen), Joseph Seefeldt (Elizabeth), Patricia Hollabaugh and James Seefeldt (Barbara); 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Anne Marie.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Saturday, December 9th at 9:30am in St. Joseph Church, 500 Woodlawn Ave., Collingdale, PA 19023. His

Funeral Mass will at 11:30am.

Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church. follow