January 17 1943 December 28 2019
Jack’s Obituary John “Jack” Rodeschin, 76, of Medford, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. Born in Queens, NY to Frances Flowers and Peter J. Rodeschin III, Jack resided in Medford since 1981. After graduating from St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY, he attended Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, and served in the Naval Investigative Service in Arlington, VA. He went on to serve 5 years as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, earning both the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Jack served with distinction 27 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service, including tours of duty in New York City and Washington, D.C., where he served 4 years with the Presidential Protection Division, before retiring in Philadelphia in 1997. Jack helped run protection for Pope John Paul II and, toward the end of his career, had the rare honor of driving the Presidential Limousine with 2 former Presidents in the vehicle at the same time. After surviving a near bout with death in July 2003, when his aorta ruptured, Jack’s faith in the miracle of the healing power of Christ was renewed. The Holy Spirit instructed him to embark on a mission to advocate the power of prayer to at least one person a day. Besides attending Catholic Mass daily at Saint Mary of the Lakes Church, he toiled tirelessly to master the game of chess. He is survived by his devoted loving wife of almost 52 years, Mary Jane (nee Averill) Rodeschin; his son, Stephen, and wife, Diane Rodeschin; his son, Paul; his brother, Edward; and his grandchildren, Stephen II and Drew. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 10AM to 12:00PM at St. Mary of the Lakes Church, 40 Jackson Rd, Medford, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the church at 12pm. Entombment will be held at Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery, 3055 Fostertown Rd, Mount Laurel, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Saint Vincent DePaul Society, Jones Rd., P.O. Box 1131, Medford, NJ 08055. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mathis Funeral Home, Medford, NJ. 609-654-2439 Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jack Rodeschin January 17 1943 December 28 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Bordentown, state: New Jersey