John Joseph Damiano died Nov. 6. He was 94 and was a long-time Springfield, Pa. resident before moving to Newtown Square.
He graduated Southern High School in Philadelphia, studied at Drexel University and Penn State to earn a Bachelors degree in chemistry and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean war.
He would later continue with a career in chemistry and appeared in the Merck index for inventing a herbicide.
He enjoyed baking (and eating) sweets, Penn State football, science programs among other things, but above all loved his family.
He is predeceased by his wife, Eleanor.
He is survived by his son John; daughter-in-law Debbie; daughter Joyce; son-in-law Wayne; grandchildren Brittany and Connor; sister Mildred Lieberman; and many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will beheld starting 9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14 at Saint Kevin Church, 200 W. Sproul Road, Springfield, Pa. 19064, followed by a Funderal Mass at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetary, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield.
To send flowers to the family or place a tree in his memory visit the Tribute Store at D’Anjolell Memorial Home.
R.I.P. Mr. Damiano.