John T. Killeen, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday afternoon November 9, 2023. Born November 11, 1947 to John T. Killeen Sr. and Constance (Sweetra) Killeen. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Bob, brothers-in-law Arty Oliver Sr., Joe Wilt and nephew Arty Oliver.
Survived by his wife Gail (Sapienza) of 52 years, two children Keri (Kevin) Sapp, John V (Heather), four grandchildren JT VI (Lizann), Connor, Avery and Anna, sisters Mary Lou (Oliver), Eileen (Wilt), Sally (Kenny) Myers and Judy (Bill) Miller, brothers Paul (Kathy) and Marty (Dougie) Weaver, Swedish son Magnus Mollerstrom and many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Nothing was more important to John than family. He graduated from Berwick High School in 1965 and served in the USAF from 2/67 to 2/71 including a tour in Vietnam in 1969 earning the Air Force Commendation Medal, Good conduct medal, marksmanship medal and Vietnam campaign ribbon.
He and Gail met while serving at Barksdale AFB in Shreeveport, LA and following their service lived in Luzerne, PA, Littlestown, PA and then Enola, PA for 45 years. He retired from Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes where he served as an usher for several years, American Legion Post 751 as Post Commander, Adjutant and president of BOD and EPYAL president and baseball coach.
John will be laid to rest at Fort Indian Town Gap in a private service. Family and friends are invited to the American Legion Post 751 to share a beer and memories of his life on Saturday November 25, 2023 at 2 pm.
He was loved greatly by all who knew him, he will be missed.
The Sullivan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Killeen family.
5 comments on “John T. Killeen, Jr.”
Gail and family:
John was the type of personality who every one liked. He was friendly, and extremely fun to be around. Life gets in the way of friendship but I never forgot you and your family. I am so happy I got to know John and Gail.
Bill Freundel
Jack hired me to work at Beneficial Finance in the Colonial Park Office when I as pretty much right out of high school. He was a very nice man/boss. I remember Jack as kind, and having a great sense of humor and laugh! It was a lot of fun working for him. I remember him talking a lot about his family and enjoyed meeting them when his wife Gail would bring them into the office. I specifically remember him calling his son Hondo.
Funny story: On my 21st birthday I went out with friends to Your Place to celebrate and watch the World Series. I kept telling Jack that the Phillies would win. So when the final out happened I called him because I was quite happy about the win, but, I was also totally wasted! I remember the next day at work he just would laugh at me all day long because I had the worst hangover and was also still somewhat drunk. But, being a good boss and kind and understanding, he didn’t mind.
My sincere sympathies to Gail, Keri and John. May Jack rest comfortably in the arms of his heavenly father.
My big brother! Jack was a very kind person and loved, loved family and family gatherings. He was so much fun at gatherings. Just loved him so much and will miss him until we meet again.
We will miss you John! Your laugh your smile would light up a room!
Always in our hearts.
❤🤍💙
Love,
Your Cupcake (Judy)
and Dave Neumayer
The love of my life.