John Francis Dugan

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Francis Dugan on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Jack passed peacefully with his beloved daughter, granddaughter, and grandson by his side. Jack was a resident of Mount Holly, NJ from the time he was 16 years old until he and his wife moved to Eastampton, NJ in 2006. He loved serving his country and community and dedicated a lot of his free time to civic and township organizations. He was a life member of Mt. Holly Vincentown Kiwanis and Kiwanis International, Member of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 540, the American Legion Westampton Township, and served as Fire Commissioner in Mount Holly for several years. Also, he dedicated time to Key Club at Rancocas Valley Regional High School, and Special Olympic events. He served in the United States Army during World War II (1944-1946) receiving his Honorable Discharge in 1946 returning home to Mount Holly, NJ, and met his wife Marion “Madge” who was the love of his life. He worked for the United States Post Office and after retiring he went to work for Lexus of Cherry Hill as a valet driver. He loved going on sailing trips with his grandson, holiday dinners with his granddaughter, and being home on Cedar Mill Lane with his daughter . Jack was the son of the late John F. Dugan of Philadelphia, PA and the late Anna M. Cassidy Morrison/Frederick A. Morrison of Mount Holly, NJ. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Marion (Madge) Christine Dugan (nee, Gant) and is survived by his beloved daughter Marion Christine Dugan of Eastampton, NJ, his beloved Grandson Justin Pasca of Key West, FL, and his beloved Granddaughter Tara Pasca of Marlton, NJ. Jack is also survived by three of his six siblings - Patricia Duffy/Jim, Frederick Morrison/JoAnn, and Peggie Morgan. Jack’s three other siblings - Daniel Morrison, Robert Morrison and Joanne Pallante predeceased him. Visitation, Friday (December 8th) from 4pm to 6pm at Perinchief Funeral Home 438 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Saturday morning at Sacred Heart Church, High Street, Mount Holly, NJ (December 9th) at 10:30am. Interment is the Mount Holly Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asked that you “pay it forward” and put a smile on someone’s face, or make a donation at Support.Kidney.Org in his and his wife’s name. Dad, you will be missed by this world and all those people whose lives you touched. Justin, Tara and I miss you, love you and will carry you in our hearts every day. Rest easy and peacefully, Godspeed to Heaven Dad.

John Francis Dugan

January 2, 1926 - November 14, 2023