John F. Gavin of Drexel Hill

John F. Gavin, age

54, of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away on October 21, 2018. Born in Philadelphia,

PA in 1964, he was the beloved son of Elaine (nee Quinn) Murphy and the late Robert A. Murphy and John J. Gavin; doting husband of Cara (nee Gerace) Gavin; devoted father of John Ryan, Jordan, Justin, and Julian; loving brother of Tish Jackaman (Steve); dear uncle of Michael and Katie; cousin of Kevin McCormick.

John was a graduate of Msgr. Bonner High School and St. Joseph’s University. He worked at Siemens Medical Systems and was ranked as a top salesman nationally. John was a coach for over 30 years of women’s softball, St. Bernadette’s CYO sports, and Drexel Hill Little League, and also served as the Vice President of the Haverford Hawks Hockey Club and President of St. Bernadette’s CYO. John loved sports and collected memorabilia. He was known as one of the best bartenders in Delaware County. John was a friend to all he met and will be missed dearly.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation Friday, October 26, 2018 6:009:00 PM at The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and Saturday, October 27, 2018 9:00-10:30 AM at St. Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 followed by his Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Bernadette CYO, 1015 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 would be appreciated.

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