Obituary of John J. McGinley

John J. McGinley, age 82, beloved husband of the late Rosemary (Crawford) McGinley, of Phoenixville, formerly of Wayne, PA died on Monday morning in the Manatawny Manor, North Coventry.

John was born in Bryn Mawr, PA a son of the late Michael and Nora (Devine) McGinley, John was raised in Bryn Mawr, he was a graduate of the former West Catholic High School, he was a graduate of Villanova University, and earned his MBA at Drexel University. John was employed for over thirty years as an Engineer for Philadelphia Electric Company until his retirement in 1990. He began his career at Philadelphia Electric as an Engineer in the Ardmore service building but spent the bulk of his career in the Personnel department.  At the time of his retirement, John was Division Manager of the former Schuylkill Division.  John was an enthusiastic golfer, a member of Glenhardie Country Club, and loved spending his time with Rosemary and all of their friends in Carolina Beach, NC.

John is survived by daughters: Cathie McGinley Jamieson (Rob) and Paula McGinley Ludwig (Frank) and three grandchildren: Charlotte Rose Jamieson, Avery Grace Jamieson and Michael Thomas Ludwig. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday 9/25/21 at 11am at St. Basil the Great Church, (2300 Kimberton Rd. Kimberton PA 19442) The Rev. Gary Pacitti officiating. Burial will be private. The family would like to invite relatives and friends to a luncheon following the funeral mass.  The luncheon will be held at Cathie and Rob’s house (544 Saylors Mill Rd, Spring City PA 19475). 

Visitation will be held Friday evening from 5:30-7:30pm at the R. Strunk Funeral Home 400 Main Street Phoenixville PA 19460, and on Saturday morning from 10-11am at the church.  In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made in his memory to the Seasons Hospice 2200 Renaissance BLVD. Suite 110 King of Prussia PA 19406 www.seasons.org, The R. Strunk Funeral Home, Phoenixville is handling arrangements, obituary can be viewed and condolences made at www.rstrunkfuneralhome.com