John R. Florian

John R. “Jack” Florian, 86 of Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 12, 2016. He was born September 20, 1930 in Washington, the son of the late Joseph F. Florian and Daisy Irene Hatfield Florian. Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Lois Ann Scott, whom he married on August 17, 1951 in Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. He graduated from Washington High School in 1949 and was employed at different places throughout his life, including Palmers Beer Distributor, Cook Coffee Company and Jewel Tea Company. He loved to travel and go to the local casino, where everyone knew him as “Trouble”. Surviving in addition to his loving wife are thirteen children, Pam Kenney, Steve Florian, Marian (Mickey) Nelson, Becky Stevens, Jeff (Penny) Florian, Dennis Florian, Rodger (Doris) Florian, Chris (Ann) Florian, Valerie Schnore, Cindy Spinler, Glenn (Sandy) Florian, Allison Gajdosik and Amy (the late Sean F.) Currey. A son Joey is deceased. He is also survived by 39 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Two grandchildren and one great grandchild are deceased. Also deceased are two brothers, Joe “Bud” Florian and Jim Florian and two sisters, Dolores Fetcko and Jean Falkenstien. Friends will be received Friday, December 16, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church. Burial is private. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to Concordia Hospice Care of Washington, 10 Leet St., Washington, PA 15301.