John F. Lowe

John (Jack) F. Lowe, 84, of South Port Square, Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009, after a brief stay at Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Born in Easton, PA on September 14, 1924, Jack was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Deats) of Easton, PA. He graduated from Easton Area High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1943 1946. When the war ended he returned to Easton and married Doris Kutz. He was employed as a Sheet Metal Mechanic by R.S. Hahn & Sons and Henry Schultz & Sons from 1946 until his retirement in 1986. Doris and Jack moved to Florida in 1996. Jack's innovative talents were admired by everyone who knew him. Throughout his illness his distinctive wit and humor prevailed. Jack will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Doris; his devoted sons: Jack (Carol Smith ) of Punta Gorda, FL and Dennis of Franconia, NH; grand-daughters: Amber Buckley, Jaclyn Cherry, Nicole Diehl, and Sarah Fox; and 5 great-grand children. He was preceded in death by a beloved daughter Doreen in June 2001, sister, Susan Cibos and a brother Richard. Inurnment will be at the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Easton, PA at later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, 1144 Veronica St., Port Charlotte FL 33952, a non-profit organization whose exceptional care comforted Jack and his family in their time of need. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guest book.