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John Mack Obituary

John Wilbur Mack
John Wilbur Mack, 97, of Easton, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 2, 2014. Born in Easton on October 29, 1916, he was the son of the late Robert Mack and Alice Mack and the nephew of the late Harvey and Florence Fluffy Mack. He was the husband of the late Veronica Riley Mack from 1940 until her death in 1980 and also the husband of the late Virginia Lee Danshaw Mack from 1983 until her death in 2006. He attended schools in Easton through Wolfe Junior High then graduated high school from Valley Forge Military Academy in Valley Forge, PA, graduating in 1935. There he participated in football, swimming, and baseball, and excelled at military leadership roles. He graduated from his beloved LAFAYETTE College in 1939 where he was on the Varsity swim team and active in Theta Xi fraternity. Upon graduation he began his career at Mack Printing Company as Supervisor of the Manit system and then payroll supervisor. World War II called him to active duty where Captain Mack served as commander of Military Police in Anchorage, AK and Post Service officer at Fort Indian Gap, PA. He returned to Mack Printing where he served as Personnel Director, Secretary, and Treasurer, Executive Vice President, and finally President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board from 1972 until his retirement in 1982. Throughout his career he was active in numerous civic and professional organizations serving as president/director, including the Easton Area YMCA, Kiwanis Club of Easton, the Easton Area Red Cross, the International Management Club, the Printing Industries of America Inc. where he was inducted into the prestigious Ash Khan Society and was an active supporter of the United Way. He served on the Board of Directors at Lafayette Bank and Trust Co. for over 25 years and was recently honored by the Kiwanis Club of Easton for his 57 years of service. After his official retirement, he remained active as a Director of Mack Printing Co. and Mack Publishing Co. until 1989. He was also Secretary of the Lafayette College Class of 39 for over 60 years. He was a former member of Northampton County Country Club, a current member of St. Jane Frances De Chantal Church and a lifetime member of the Pomfret Club of Easton. Over the last 25 years he traveled numerous times to Florida and Texas, and spent as much time as possible at his favorite place on earth, i.e. Lake Hopatcong, NJ. He constantly visited his friends, family, and extended family, attended as many Lafayette College football and basketball games and class reunions as possible, attended all his grandchildrens graduations and weddings, and looked forward to the next time he would do any one of the above. Survivors: Sons, Donald R. and his wife, Margo, of Bethlehem Township, James F. and his wife, Jodie, of Palmer Township, William R. and his wife, JanEddi, of Lower Nazareth Township, and Dennis J. and his wife, Roberta, of Plainfield Township; stepsons, Jeff Danshaw and his wife, Margaretta, of Alexandria, VA, Dr. Craig Danshaw and his wife, Barbara Escudero, of Fort Worth, TX; stepdaughter, Jackie Tucker of Plano, TX; grandchildren, Colleen Mack, Jessica Cole and her husband, Josh, Mary Taylor and her husband, Bob, Mark Mack and his wife, Marie, Cassandra Giblin and her husband ,John, Douglas Mack and his wife, Lauren, Brian Danshaw, Lissa Danshaw, Justin Tucker, Scott Danshaw, Zachery Frey and his wife, Becky, and Jamie Warner; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Taylor, Mackenzie Taylor, Dallas Disbrow, Ella Rose Cole, Jacob Schneblin, Dylan Warner, and Laurell Frey. He was also predeceased by a son, John Johnny Wilbur Mack Jr., in 1949; and a son, Ronald D. Mack, in 1946; a brother, Robert, in 1991; a stepson, Bill Danshaw and his wife, Marge; and hundreds of friends and business associates. Services: Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Finegan Funeral Home, 4080 William Penn Highway, Palmer Twp., PA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Jane Frances De Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Twp., PA, on Thursday, January 9, at 10:30 a.m., followed by interment in Gethsemane Cemetery in Palmer Township. Contributions: Easton Kiwanis Foundation c/o Joann Cappellano, 130 Locke Heights Rd., Bangor, PA 18013.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for John Mack

28 Entries

Julie Ann (Mazza) Shipe

January 23, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of "Wilbur" (as we knew him) Mack. He and my Dad (Joe Mazza) were like brothers and my Dad and I loved him so very much. I have so many Great memories of all the good times we all had at Bangor pool and many more picnics and Birthday parties. I know that he and Daddy are together with God and their beloved wives who missed and loved them for so many years. May God Bless all of you and keep you in his graces always.

Dean Krause

January 15, 2014

I will miss our banter about Lehigh/Lafayette, it was always fun with you sir..

January 14, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. We got to know Pop Mack through the many visits that he and Mom Mack ( Virginia ) made to Plano, TX. As long time friends of Jackie Tucker, we spent many holidays and vacation visits together. Our trip to the lake house will always be a wonderful memory. Pop Mack was a kind and caring man that we are happy to have known. A Mass will be said on February 23, at 11:15AM at Prince of Peace Catholic Church. When Pop Mack was in Plano he often attended Mass there.

April and Ron Wolf

Sharon & Peter Dachisen

January 8, 2014

Jim, Jodie, Jess and Colleen,
I only knew Wilbur through the many conversations I would have with each of you - the funny stories, heart warming stores and more. But when I read the comments on these pages - I thought WOW. What a great man and what a mark he has left on this community - over and over again I read "gentleman", "respected", "kind" and more. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and may the stories you have to remember and share now with others, help you in the months ahead. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Mack family.

Nancy Donofrio Webster

January 7, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the entire Mack family. I will always remember Mr. John Wilbur & Veronica "Ronnie" Mack, for all the kindness and generosity that they had shown myself and my family at our beloved "Lake Hopatcong"! He is truly a very honorable man.

Judith Weiss Collins

January 7, 2014

It was an honor to have Wilbur as my friend and neighbor. I will miss you Sir!

Shirley&Brondo Cavallo

January 7, 2014

Mr Mack was a gentle man with a warm heart....
and will always be remembered by the Cavallos .......
always love..
Shirley Cavallo and Brondo Cavallo

Valerie Woirhaye

January 6, 2014

Uncle Jim, Aunt Jodie, Donald, Billy, Denny, and families,

With deepest sympathy on the passing of your father and father-in-law and Grandfather. I will always remember Wilbur with a smile on his face, always a kind word to everyone, and a gracious host with a heart that was larger than Wilbur. A truly amazing man who lived life as he wanted and always, always had a hearty welcome to all.

Love, Gary & Valerie (Dicker) Woirhaye & Family

Nadine

January 6, 2014

My sympathy to the family. I'll always remember him for how much he cared for people, remembered their names, knew their families. He never forgot me. I saw him last at the Lafayette-Lehigh game in 2012. I'll always remember when he chose me for his prize at the Mack Printing golf banquet. He was a wonderful person.

Nancy Haffner

January 6, 2014

Rest in Peace Mr. Mack....a true gentle soul who made all our lives at Mack Printing richer.....never forgotten......

Mickey an Dotti Price Panuccio

January 5, 2014

To the wonderful family of Wilbur,we give our condolence.

David & Linda Mack

January 5, 2014

Dear Donald, Jim, Bill, and Dennis:

Our deepest sympathies go out to you and all your family members on the passing of your father. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. His passing will leave a void for certain, but he leaves behind so many wonderful memories for all of us to call on. He is at home with the Lord, and at Peace. We will miss you John Wibur.

Mike and Debbie Price

January 5, 2014

It was an honor for both of us to have known and worked for Wilber. He was a true gentleman in every meaning of the word.

Chauncey Howell

January 5, 2014

I will miss meeting Mr. Mack at The Pomfret Club. He often mistook me for my late father. Mr. Mack was one of Nature's Noblemen, and a sweetheart.

Hugh and Sheila Anderson

January 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the entire Mack Family for your loss. We only had the opportunity to be with Wilbur Mack on a few special occasions, however it was obvious that this was a wonderful and great man. He had such a positive impact on so many people, a true honor to have known him.

Stephen Constantine

January 5, 2014

Deepest Sympathies to the Mack Family. I've known him since I was a young kid, and then used to see him every day when I owned the parking lot next to the Pomfret Club. He was a gentle soul, with a great sense of humor, always gave great advice, had a heart of gold, and I remember his sons very well. God Bless you Mr. Mack, and may you Rest in Eternal Peace, my friend.

Bob & Jan Dietrich

January 5, 2014

Truly a wonderful man. John Wilbur was loved by many at Mack.

January 5, 2014

This country needs more men like your Father. What a gentle giant. Your family was blessed to have him with you thru the years. You will carry him in your heart till we meet on the other side. God bless- Karen Brownstead

Linda Davis-Wallen

January 5, 2014

Dear Donald, Jim, Bill, Denny and families, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. Cherish the good times.

January 5, 2014

He was the best man I have ever met and that was over 50 years ago and every Christmas he would come and meet the people at work and call each one by their first name a real gentleman RIP peace up in heaven, that is where we will meet again Darryl Sorber.

January 5, 2014

To Mack Family
My heartfelt sympathy to the all of you. Wilbur was a fine gentleman...with so much compassion for us all..
My first memory of him was at the Helen H Beebe... Coming in the office with Donald...where I myself attended. Always smiling...
He lived a good long life..now he is at home with The Lord. Seeing the people he love again.. Permanently...
Carol Willauer Yuknis

Shirley Mendola

January 5, 2014

Deepest sympathy to the Mack family in their GREAT loss. What a fantastic person! He had a terrific effect on everyone who knew him. What a wonderful world this would be if there were more people like Wilbur. May he rest in peace.

Heres a picture taken on Dec 4th at our Kiwanis-IU20 school kids Christmas party. Wilbur always wanted to be there.

William Walters

January 4, 2014

Sad to lose a good friend and great Easton Kiwanian of 57 years a member. Wilbur will be missed.

Shelley Kotulka

January 4, 2014

Dear Jess and family,
So sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. He sounds like a wonderful man who contributed greatly to his community and family. What a full life! I know his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. My condolences.

January 4, 2014

Dear Jess Cole and family,
What wonderful contributions your grandfather has made to the community. Such a full life! I am sure he will live on in your hearts. My deepest condolences to you all.

Ann and Dick Siebler

January 4, 2014

Words can not describe the impact this man has had on so many people. One outstanding man, who treated everyone as an equal. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Wilbur's family and friends. He left us with many great memories. Rest in peace my friend.

Larry Helman

January 4, 2014

A gentle man, well respected, and had many good word to say of people he worked with.
Peace of the Lord be with you. . .

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