John F. Glennen, age 78, of Port Jervis, NY, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at his home in Port Jervis.
He was born on March 1, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late John and Margaret Ayling Glennen.
John was a retired salesman for Orange West Plumbing Supply in Port Jervis and Middletown, NY. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, proudly serving our country during the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his wife, August 'Auggie' Brown Glennen.
John is survived by his daughter, Linda Lee Glennen and husband, Robert Bea of Shohola, PA; one brother, Thomas Glennen of Unionville, NY; two grandchildren, Michelle Pearson and husband, Randy and Sgt. Zachary Travis, U.S. Army; one great-grandson, Ezra Pearson; and several nieces and nephews.
A family statement reads: 'Come, Friend Watson, the curtain rings up for the last act.' - Sherlock Holmes
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements by Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com or 845-856-3312."