Steven M. Jankowski
Steven M. Jankowski of Penndel passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 13, 2018. He was 63.
Steven was the husband of Melissa R. Reich.
Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Joseph V. and Claire Kletcheck Jankowski.
Steve grew up in the Nottingham neighborhood of Bensalem, attending Our Lady of Fatima School where he proudly served as an altar boy. He graduated from Archbishop Ryan High School in 1971 after which he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Minot, North Dakota serving his country as a missile systems analyst.
Following his military service, Steve worked for Saxon Business Products as a technician. He joined Cabrun Ink Products in Philadelphia first as a salesman, and continued his career in graphic arts at Cabrun for over 30 years as a printing ink chemist doing research and development, color matching, and lab management.
As a young man Steve marched with a local string band in the New Year’s Day Mummers Parade playing saxophone. For many years he coached his sons in little league baseball and soccer, first at Valley AA and later at Pennsbury AA. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed horseshoes with his neighborhood friends, loved tending his vegetable garden, and made his own beer.
In addition to his wife Steven is survived by his children, Scott R. Jankowski, Alex S. Jankowski, Julia R. Jankowski, and Rachel S. Jankowski. He also leaves behind his siblings, Joseph Jankowski (Carla), Mark Jankowski (Tracy), Rick Jankowski (Dawn), Joanne Dry (Rick) and Anne Hande (Rick).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial gathering on Monday Evening April 16, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd. (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA 18954 and to his Graveside Service, Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newtown, PA 18940 where those attending are asked to gather no later than 8:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to Holy Redeemer Hospital Visiting Nurses 12265 Townsend Rd. Phila, PA 19154 or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777 New York, NY. 10163-4777
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Monday, April 16th, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PMJoseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home, Richboro
800 Newtown-Richboro Road
Richboro, PA 18954Not Specified
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
9:00 AMWashington Crossing National Cemetery
830 Highland Road
Newtown, PA 18940Reception
Tuesday, April 17th, 2018
Falls Manor
4010 New Falls Road
Bristol, PA