Obituaries
John P. Durante, 76
John P. Durante, 76, of Coatesville, passed away on January 9, 2013 at Neighborhood Hospice of West Chester. Born in Norristown, he was the son of the late Louis S. and Theresa (Cutillo) Durante.
John is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Shelton) Durante of Parkesburg.
John was a career Pilot for Eastern Airlines and Chester County Aviation.
He attended Malvern Prep School, Villanova University, and the Air Force Academy. He served his country with the U.S. Air Force.
John had a strong Christian faith.
John had a great love for flying and it was his favorite thing to do, next to spending time with his family. He enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzles, anything Italian, golfing, and singing Frank Sinatra tunes.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Christina Kramer, wife of K.C. of Lititz, a son, John Durante, husband of Julie, of Coatesville, four grandchildren, Kathryn, Charlie, Joseph, and James. He was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Durante.
Graveside services will be Celebrated on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3PM at Witness Park Cemetery 419 Pierson Rd. Lititz, PA 17543 with The Rev. Tony Hunt officiating. Military Honors will be rendered by the Red Rose Vet Honor Guard and the Vet-21 Salute. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be in his memory to the American Cancer Society 314 Good Drive Lancaster, PA 17603. To send the family online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dear Dorothy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was such a good and caring man and a fighter–always worrying about you Dorothy instead of his own health.
As his Home Care nurse, I was so glad to know him. He will truly be missed.
Fondly,
Louanne Miller, RN
NVNA
We are very sorry for your loss. John was a very kind man. He will always be remembered as a Chester County Aviation Legend. May he Rest In Peace.
Our Deepest Sympathy,
The Campbell Family
Brian, Lisa, Colin and Julia
Dotty and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. John and I shared the flight deck for hundreds of hours on many aircraft, and I cannot tell you how much fun we had; his professionalism, personality, and sense of humor will always be with me. On many an occasion, he would have and my sides hurting from laughter while sharing Italian food and a cocktail with him on an overnight trip. He was a true friend and mentor.
"The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn’t it be? -it is the same the angels breathe"
-Mark Twain
Troy Moore
Friend and fellow aviator
Dottie and Family, We are so sorry to here of John’s passing. When John would come in for his haircut it was like an old Italian Reunion. We will miss him but we know that he is in a better place and is not suffering. We will keep him in our prayers.
Jack Assetto and Lori McGrane from Assetto’s Family Hairstyling
To Dottie and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of John. The angels have welcomed John and he is now without pain and in peace. We wish for you Dottie and all of John’s family to be comforted by your faith and with heaven’s blessings.
Ellie and Denny Baciewicz
