SFC (RET.) John Patrick Feighery

SFC (RET.) John Patrick Feighery, son of the late James H. and Helen (Brown) Feighery, was born November 21, 1935, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015, in the Life Care Center of Waynesville, Missouri, having attained the age of 79 years. As a young child, John sold programs for the Philadelphia Phillies baseball games and programs for the University of Pennsylvania. At the age of 17, John entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement. He served in Korea and Vietnam. For his faithful service, he earned several awards and commendations; some of which include: Good Conduct Medal (4th Award), and Bronze Star. He had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. John met his wife Sue in Korea in 1957 and shared almost 60 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Susan, Jim and Connie. Building his future with his wife and children were the pride and joy of his life, as were his grandchildren. After retiring from the military, John continued serving his country as a civil service employee; teaching heavy equipment operators and as an instructor at the Warrant Officer Instructor Course. He was awarded the DeFluery Medal and retired after 25 years of service. In his spare time, John was an avid baseball fan. He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies, the St. Louis Cardinals, and also coaching his son’s Little League baseball team. He always supported his children’s activities whether it was tennis, baseball, softball, or basketball. John was also a member of the American Legion Post 331, St. Robert, Missouri. John will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him. When referring to John, all remember his kindness, sense of humor, and the ability to not know a stranger. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife: Sue Feighery of Waynesville, MO; three children: Susan Phillips (Kyle) of Springfield, MO, Jim Feighery (Denise) of Washington, MO and Connie Feighery of Waynesville, MO; three grandchildren: Jacklyn and Andrew Phillips, both of Springfield, MO and Taylor Feighery of Washington, MO; one sister: Patsy Costa of the state of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded John in death: Jim, Joey and Frank, Mary Lou, and Helen. Graveside services with military honors were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2015 in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of John Feighery to the Loving Paws Adoption Center/Pulaski County Humane Society or the American Legion Post 331, St. Robert, MO and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (RET.) John Patrick Feighery

November 21, 1935 - November 15, 2015