Jack Butler

Jack Butler, 97, of Mays Landing passed away at home on May 30, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born in Philadelphia to the late Jay Clinton Butler, and Theresa (Reggett) Butler. He spent his early years in Philadelphia, then settled in Huntingdon Valley, PA where he & his wife raised five children. He moved to Mays Landing after retiring. He was a Philadelphia fireman for 10 years, then was self employed in various businesses including the firewood business. He was the sole owner and operator of Butler's Saw Mill in Langhorne, PA. Two weeks into retirement he felt retirement wasn't for him and started another firewood business from home. He worked at that until he was age 88 and was known by all in the area for his strength, vitality, and honesty. Jack had many great friends and a close, loving family. He was a devoted husband of 57 years to his wife, Louise, who with love and dedication cared for him until his passing. He is survived by his wife, Louise (Amadio) Butler. Children, Bruce Butler (Judith), Susan Butler (Will Gillespie), and Patricia Michael, all of Southampton, PA. Jacqueline Morgan, of Hammonton, Victoria Delano (Rick) of Mays Landing, and Michael Butler of Los Angeles. Grandchildren, Benjamin and Jake Delano, Vincent and Angela Butler, Eric and Dan DiLello, Jack and Lauren Persico and Lisa Birklebach. Great-Grandchildren: Dominic DiLello, Grace Tamburri, and Andrew and Eliza Birklebach. Also by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Lucy (Smith) Bullock of Cape Cod, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate his life from 3-5pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ, where reflections will be shared at 5pm.