John J. Irwin, 89, of 959 Hickory Road, St. Marys, died at Pinecrest Manor on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 following a brief illness
He was born June 23, 1922 in Empire, CA, a son of the late William and Cecelia Cummings Irwin.
In 1970 at St. Catherine's Church in Martinas, CA, he married Ruth Schlimm Irwin, who survives.
Mr. Irwin was a member of the Queen of the World Church. He served in the US Army during WWII. He worked at Shell Oil Company in Martinas, CA, for many years.
In addition to his wife Ruth Schlimm Irwin, he is survived by:
Sister: Mary Pitti, WA
Sister: Genevieve, Mrs. Gordon Bastien, CA
Sister: Patricia, Mrs. Edward Belletto, CA
Sister: Elizabeth "Betty", Mrs. Ernie Johnson, CA
Numerous: nieces and nephews
Preceded in Death By:
Parents:
Brother: William Irwin
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Church Street, St. Marys, on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Michael Ferrick, as Celebrant.
A Military Service will be conducted by the St. Marys Servicemen's Burial Detail.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael St., St. Marys on Monday morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM
Memorial Contributions may be made to Discalced Carmelite Nuns, 6981 Teresian Way, P.O. Box 4210,
Georgetown CA 95634
Online condolences may be placed at
www.LynchGreen.com