John Munro

John Munro, of Kearny, died March 27, 2015.  He was 88.  Visiting will be on Monday from 3 until 7 pm at the Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive Kearny. Service will be at 5 pm and private cremation will follow.
 
John was a devoted husband and father.  Married to the late Georgina (Nee Shivers), he is the father of Pauline (Thomas) Austin, John (Denise) Munro, Gerald (Gina) Munro, Gary (Tammy) Munro and the late Andrew Munro.  He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
 
John was born in Glasgow, Scotland February 14, 1927.  He and his family moved to Kearny in 1963.  He is a longtime member of The Scots American Club and an avid soccer fan who always supported the home town Kearny High School Soccer, Scots American and Thistle Teams.  John served in the British Army Royal Engineers and served in WWII.  He worked for Imperial Photo Graphics in Belleville for 30 years, retiring in 1993.  Many would remember John tirelessly taking his daily walks up and down Kearny Avenue and warmly joke about him being the "Scottish Mayor of Kearny" until his illness.
 
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Scots Club for roof repair.