John J. Hagadus' Obituary
John J. Hagadus 62 of Bunnell, Florida , formerly from Allentown, Pa. and Catasauqua,
passed away Saturday on September 3, 2016 in his home.
He was born in Allentown, Pa and son of the late John K. Hagadus and Jenny Hagadus from Allentown.
John was a graduate of Louis E. Dieruff High School in 1972.
He loved spending time at home with his wife and his special needs daughter , since he was disabled for several years. They moved to Florida in 1989 after owning a Mobil Station at Irving st. and Hanover Ave. in Allentown. He loved living in Florida , since that was his dream ,especially living at their latest home in Bunnell .
He treasured his garage for working on cars for years in Pa. and in Florida.. Since he became disabled he was unable to spend much time on them like he wanted. He had many friends and some family left that he was still in contact with, and enjoyed talking to them. He was a wonderful husband and father and will be in their hearts forever and will watch over them. He just celebrated his 40th Wedding Anniversary with the Love of His Life, wife Judy on August 14,2016. He started grade school at St. Paul's Catholic School. He was a member and was married at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Allentown.
He worked in many Auto Salvage Yards selling parts, Driving Tow Trucks, and his last job he drove dump truck for a paving company.
Survivors are Wife Judy Hagadus, Daughter Crystal Hagadus, Sisters Donna Swoyer, and Barbara Borchick, 3 Nephews, sons of his sister Donna, Jerry, Jeff,Jamie Swoyer, several cousins, and lots of friends.
There were no services held, except for a personal Memorial done by his wife Judy in their private home.
Contributions can be made to:
https://www.gofundme.com/2p9wjqc
This was set up by his friend Alan Pudliner and his family ,to help His surviving Wife Judy and special needs Daughter Crystal in their hard times for now and in the future.
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