Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, he was happily retired at the time of passing. John was happily married to Elsie J. for 62 years prior to her passing on March 15, 2019.
John started his career as a Lace Designer at Quaker Lace Company in Philadelphia, PA, were he met his wife Elsie. After lace designing, John was a Transportation Manager for E.W. Kaufmann Company formerly located in Southampton, PA.
John was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. John was predeceased by his wife Elsie, J. and son Paul A. Partington, Sr. He is survived by his son, John L. Partington, Jr. and wife Shelley, daughter Amy P. Smith and husband Glenn, granddaughters Stephanie and husband Michael Manino, Madison A Partington Ditlow, (Maddy) and grandson Paul A Partington, Jr. (PJ).
John enjoyed woodworking and was your general "All Around" handyman. He was an active member of George W. Kendrick, Jr. Lodge #690 at the time of passing for over 60+-years serving as a Master, Secretary and Treasurer. He was also involved in the Masonic Veterans and the Upper Southampton Square Club. He served in the Naval Reserves for eight years.
A private service and burial is being held at 10:30AM on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Whitemarsh Memorial Park, 1169 Limekiln Pike, Ambler, PA 19002.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jefferson Hospice Center located at 225 Newtown Road, Warminster, PA 18974 (3rd Floor).
