- Date Of Death: February 8, 2019
- State: New Jersey
John “Jack” Lyons, on February 8, 2019, of Rio Grande formerly of Washington Twp. Age 66. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Sullivan). Devoted father of Lynn M. Dochterman (Robert), John W. Lyons (Jennifer) and Christopher T. Lyons. Loving grandfather of Victor, Jada, Mya, Johnny and Jemma. Dear brother of the late Thomas Lyons. Also survived by his sister-in-law Gerarda.
Jack was extremely involved in the ice hockey community. He coached various teams for over 38 years, ran several hockey camps, was an off-ice crew chief of Philadelphia Phantoms, off-ice official for the Philadelphia Flyers, founder of Progressive Hockey Academy and founder of several other ice hockey clubs that are still going on today.
His other passion was golfing. He was a longtime member of Wedgewood Country Club as well as Running Deer and Cape May National. In his younger years he enjoyed being a mummer. He loved playing his guitar, dancing, singing, hunting, going to the movies, eating Mack’s Pizza, vacationing with his high school sweetheart, and spending time with his family. He enjoyed hanging with his friends at Legacy, taking his grandkids to the boardwalk, and attending their sporting events.
Jack was an incredible, caring, giving man who enjoyed helping people every chance he could. He truly lived his life to the fullest. Jack always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday 10:15 am-12:15 pm at SS Peter and Paul RC Church, 362 Ganttown Rd, Washington Twp.
“A Life Well Lived
Is Worth Remembering”
