John L. Brach of Mt. Laurel, N.J., died June 22, 2022. He was 84.
He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Dolores (nee Mruk), and loving father of James Brach (Dawn), Lisa Brach, Denise Brach and Kristen Davidson (Jay). He was the devoted grandfather of Zachary Brach and Aidan and Liam Davidson, and dear brother of Constance Wrzesniewski (Robert) and the late Thomas Brach and Maryann Leszczynski. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Known to family and friends as Jack, he was born and raised in the Bridesburg section of Philadelphia. He later moved to Mount Laurel, N.J., where he and Dolores raised their family.
Jack graduated from Northeast Catholic High School in 1955 and was a graduate of Rowan College at Burlington County.
A trained electrician, he began his career at the Frankford Arsenal. He continued his career at Deborah Heart and Lung Center where he retired after 25 years.
After retirement he enjoyed spending time with family on Cape Cod where he worked as a tour guide on the Hy-Line Ferry out of Hyannis, Mass.
Jack was an opera and classical music lover who enjoyed performing with amateur group Mozart and Friends who performed out of Pennsauken, .J. He was also a fan of Lionel toy trains, road trips, old mystery movies and cooking shows.
Relatives and friends gathered in Christ Our Light Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to The American Heart Association, 1 Union St., Robbinsville, N.J. 08691.
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