Obituary of Farrell J. Lynch

Farrell John Lynch passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home of natural causes at the age of 84. Farrell was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on July 21, 1931. He was the son of the late Bernard and Mary (Downey) Lynch. Farrell was a graduate of Bridgeton High School and served in the United States Air Force for nearly four years. Upon his return from the service, he received his undergraduate degree from Glassboro State College with a B.S. Education. He went on to complete his Master's Degree from Temple University in Education while raising a family and working. Farrell taught history at Memorial and Landis Junior High Schools in Vineland for seven years before moving on to Vineland High School where he was a Vice Principal. He concluded his career with the school system as a Supervisor of Reading Instruction in 1995. Upon retirement, he travelled with his family. He had a life long love of sports especially tennis. He played at least three or four times a week. The majority of his retirement was spent doting on his four grandchildren. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Margaret (Kavanagh), his brother Bernard Lynch of Sewell and sister in law Judie, his daughter Gena and son in law Albert Kapin and son John and daughter in law Maria Brunozzi. He is also survived by his four grandchildren Dominick, Aaron, Noah and Kaeleigh Grace. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday September 5 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Church, Vineland, New Jersey. Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 at the church. Please wear bright colors as Farrell was a happy person. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions to the Saint Vincent de Paul Society 856-691-2400. Funeral arrangements are by Rone's Funeral Home, Vineland.