John H. Armstrong Jr.

     John H. Armstrong Jr., age 68, of Coatesville, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 30, 2024. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late John Armstrong and the late Mary (Horty) Armstrong. 

     John had a hard time communicating but was known to be pleasant and sweet. He loved to watch parades, and the firetrucks were his favorite. He enjoyed watching the Philadelphia Phillies and the Eagles. John worked for many, many years at Handi-Crafters in Thorndale, PA, and it was a place to which he was always happy to go. 

     John was close with the staff and other residents at the group home where he lived in Coatesville, PA. According to those who knew him well, he often put his hands together like he was praying and pointed up to heaven. He loved angels and often got books out of the library about them. 

     John is survived by his sister, Mary Catherine (“Cathy”) Armstrong. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth A. Armstrong. 

     You are invited to visit with John’s family and friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, 415 West State Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 on Thursday, January 9, 2025.  A short funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be held at Union Hill Cemetery, 424 North Union Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348 immediately after the service. 

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Keystone Human Services. https://www.khs.org/get-involved/donate/. Checks can be mailed to: Keystone Human Services, Attn: Kris Weaver, 4391 Sturbridge Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110. 

     Arrangements are by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. (484-734-8100) of Kennett Square. To view John’s tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com