John Joseph “Jack” Preis age 90 of Glendale, Queens, NY passed away on Monday December 3, 2018. Born September 16, 1928, in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of John Preis Sr and Elizabeth (Weinspach) Preis and a life-long resident of Glendale.
Jack was a loyal employee of the NY Telephone Company for 42 years retiring in 1990. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Antietam from 1951-53 during the Korean War. Jack was a Charter Member of the Msgr. Sherman Knights of Columbus Council #5103 and one of the Council’s first Grand Knights.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Irene (Guilfoyle) Preis; along with five children, thirteen grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
The wake will be at the George Werst Funeral Home in Glendale on Friday December 7, 2018 (3-5pm and 7-9pm), a blessing at Sacred Heart Church in Glendale at 9:30am on Saturday December 8, 2018 with burial following at St John’s Catholic Cemetery.