John J. Bachinsky ( - 2006)
Architect, businessman, Korean War Veteran

John J. Bachinsky, died March 23, 2006.

Dear husband of Joan P. (nee Lightbown), loving father of Suzanne M. Healey, Joy P. Kensek (NIcholas), Mark J. (Carolyn), and Gwenn E. Bee (Luke), also survived by 5 grandsons, Brian J., Michael P., Neal T., Sean C., Kevin P. and 3 brothers, Robert D., CarI T., Gene B. Bachinsky, and many nieces and nephews.

John was the founder of Northwood Construction Co. and Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing at St. John Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA, 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, March 29, 2006, and a Funeral Mass at 11:30 A.M.

Memorial gifts may be made in his name to Abington Memorial Hospital, E.P.S. Dept., c/o 957 Woodland Drive., Southampton, PA, 18966. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangement The Funeral Home of Louis Swift Plunkett.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Mar. 27, 2006




John J. Bachinsky

John J. Bachinsky of Warminster, PA, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2006.

John was a loving husband to Joan (nee Lightbown); father to Suzanne Healey, Joy Kensek (Nicholas), Mark Bachinsky (Carolyn) and Gwenn Bee (Luke); grandfather of Brian, Michael, Neal, Sean and Kevin; brother to Robert (Marion), CarI (Margaret), Gene (Mary); and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Born in St. Clair, PA. He resided in Philadelphia, PA prior to building his home in Warminster, PA in 1956. He received an honorable discharge for military service in the Army, serving in the Korean War, attended Drexel University for architectural engineering and founded Northwood Construction Co., Inc. in 1953. He took great pride in his Polish heritage, enjoyed horseshoes, playing pinochle and summers at the Jersey shore. His leadership, patience and kindness throughout his life made him the patriarch of his family and business. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Family and friends are invited to his Funeral Wednesday, March 29, 10:00 A.M. at St. John Bosco Church, 235 E. County Line Rd., Hatboro, PA. Mass to follow at 11.30 A.M. Arrangement are under the direction of Plunkett Funeral Home, Hatboro, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Abington Memorial Hospital, EPS Department, c/o 957 Woodland Dr., Southampton, PA 18966.

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, Mar. 27, 2006