John Walter Spychalski, 89, formerly of Wallingford, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026.
Born June 30, 1937, in Bayonne, New Jersey, John was the son of the late John and Catherine Spychalski. A graduate of Bayonne High School, John served for two years in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked as an ironworker during the day while attending night classes at Seton Hall University, where he earned his degree. He went on to spend his career in sales leadership before retiring.
His Catholic faith was an important part of his life. He was a longtime member of St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, and the Knights of Columbus, St. John Chrysostom Council 10935.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Ann Spychalski, in 2003. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Kathryn) of Wilmington, Delaware, and David of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Matthew, William, Andrew, Patrick, Kate and Ryan; his sister, Harriet Parker of Cumming, Georgia; and his niece, Jacqueline Kass of Johns Creek, Georgia.
John was kind, generous and fun and always had a story to share. He took great pride in being a father and grandfather and treasured the time spent together as a family. Some of his happiest times were traveling, celebrating holidays and spending summers at his home on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, a place that was special to John for many years.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association online at alz.org or by mail to P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, or to the Knights of Columbus Council 10935 at St. John Chrysostom Parish, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086.
Born June 30, 1937, in Bayonne, New Jersey, John was the son of the late John and Catherine Spychalski. A graduate of Bayonne High School, John served for two years in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked as an ironworker during the day while attending night classes at Seton Hall University, where he earned his degree. He went on to spend his career in sales leadership before retiring.
His Catholic faith was an important part of his life. He was a longtime member of St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, and the Knights of Columbus, St. John Chrysostom Council 10935.
John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Ann Spychalski, in 2003. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Kathryn) of Wilmington, Delaware, and David of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; his grandchildren, Matthew, William, Andrew, Patrick, Kate and Ryan; his sister, Harriet Parker of Cumming, Georgia; and his niece, Jacqueline Kass of Johns Creek, Georgia.
John was kind, generous and fun and always had a story to share. He took great pride in being a father and grandfather and treasured the time spent together as a family. Some of his happiest times were traveling, celebrating holidays and spending summers at his home on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, a place that was special to John for many years.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 10, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. John Chrysostom Catholic Church, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association online at alz.org or by mail to P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090, or to the Knights of Columbus Council 10935 at St. John Chrysostom Parish, 617 S. Providence Rd., Wallingford, PA 19086.

