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John White


John White

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John J. ?Jack? White
December 9, 1920 – December 18, 2007

Jack White died at his home in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, December 18th, surrounded by family. He had been under the care of LifePath Hospice for more than 2½ years.

Born at home in Paterson, NJ on December 9, 1920, Jack began his lifelong career in the food industry as a young boy delivering his mother?s home made pies to people in the neighborhood. He went on to work at a local bakery where he picked up other skills as he continued to develop his interest. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII serving as a baker. In 1944 he married Margaret ?Peggy? Hopkins and moved to Brooklyn, NY. After his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned to Brooklyn and his family; and secured employment in local bakeries. Shortly thereafter, he was gainfully employed by ARA Food Service where he worked his way into food service management. Over time he held numerous management and administrative positions with ARA and other food service companies. Highlights of his career include the opening of NYU Stony Brook in 1962. Following the death of his wife, he returned with his children to his hometown of Paterson, NJ. He married his present wife, Dorothy, in June 1970. His career culminated with his position as Operations Analyst for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. In this capacity he successfully saw to the provision of food and housing for the many athletes and coaches from all participating world nations. At 67 and retired, he and Dorothy traveled by motor home throughout the continental United States. They settled in Tampa in 1987.

Jack is survived by his wife Dottie and daughters Carolyn, Peggy Ann, Geri, and Joan as well as his stepdaughter Judy; sons-in-law Mike and Wayne; 15 grandchildren: Jacob, Jon, Jackie, Jamie, Tommy, Rob, Jason, Keith, Sally, Brian, Kevin, Wayne, Lara, Chris, and Margie; 16 Great- grandchildren: Kyle, Gwen, Ethan, Kamaryn, Austin, Katie, Maggie, Pandora, Michael, John Ross, Breanna, Brian Jr., Brendan, Connor, Allysa, Ariel, and counting!

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at Bay Pines Cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL, on Wednesday, December 26th, at 2:15 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to LifePath Hospice, 11150 N. 53rd Street, Temple Terrace, Florida, 33617.

A memorial service will be held at Saint Bonaventure?s Roman Catholic Church in Paterson, NJ at a later date.

Requiescat in Pace.

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