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John C.
Kessler
December 12, 1939 – May 27, 2026
Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, Inc.
10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Kirk and Nice Suburban Chapel
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Sunset Memorial Park
John C. Kessler, age 86, of Cherry Hill, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Berlin Rehab and Healthcare Center.
John was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles and Margaret (nee: Norris) Kessler on December 12, 1939. He went to high school at Northeast High School. John was a proud US army veteran. He worked as an administrative assistant for WCAU TV, United Engineers, and Pitney Bowes Inc. He enjoyed going to the beach, visiting center city Philadelphia. He was a wonderful son, brother, and uncle. He was always found spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was well known to be a caregiver to his grandparents, parents, and siblings.
John is survived by his siblings, his twin sister, Regina Kessler, Patricia (late Charles) Christiansen, Kathleen (late Tom) Gallagher, Diane Kessler, Kevin (Janice) Kessler, Peggy (George) Barger and Dennis (Sharon) Kessler; Nieces and Nephews, Danny, Donna, Dawn, Kim, Lynn, Karen, Tricia, Scott, Johnny, Ashley, Brittany, Dennis and Lauren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret (nee: Norris) Kessler and his brother, Donald Kessler.
Relatives and friends are invited to gather at the Kirk and Nice Suburban Chapel from 10 AM to 11 AM to share fond memories. John’s funeral service will be held following the gathering at 11 AM.
John will be laid to rest with military honors at Sunset Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of Berlin Rehab and Healthcare Center for all the kindness and care of John.
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