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- The Tonawanda News
NORTH TONAWANDA — John D. "Jack" Slattery, of North Tonawanda, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 in DeGraff Memorial Hospital. Born June 16, 1931 in North Tonawanda, son of the late James and Doris Slattery.
Mr. Slattery served in the United States Army Signal Corps during the Korean War following his graduation from Ft. Monmouth Electronic School.
Mr. Slattery was employed as a phonograph repairman for Wurlitzer until its closing. He had worked for the North Tonawanda Public Library, retiring in 1994. He had also worked as City Market Clerk for seven years, where he applied for and received permission to participate in NY State WIC program.
Mr. Slattery was a member of many committees and organizations, including IUE AFL CIO Local 350 member and served as president and vice president for many years; Niagara Orleans Labor Council member and served on its Board of Directors; Friends of North Tonawanda Library life member; Sweeney Hose Fire Company life member; Volunteer Fireman's Benevolent Association served as financial and recording secretary for many years; Dom Polski life member and served on its Board of Directors for many years; Renaissance Club member and past president; United Way Labor Committee first president of this committee; Stephen Sikora Post 1322 member and served on benevolent committee; North Tonawanda Mayor's Charter Revision Committee member; North Tonawanda Mayor's Location Committee for Carousel Apartments member; and member of St. Jude the Apostle Parish. Jack enjoyed helping others and working in his yard which he named "Blue Jay Park"
Mr. Slattery was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, the late Hazel (Dupee) Slattery; brother of Jean (late Ace) Gronek, Doris (late Ken) Martin and the late Jim Slattery; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 at the WATTENGEL Funeral Home, 307 Oliver St., North Tonawanda. A Mass of Christian Burial Monday at 10:00 AM from St. Jude the Apostle Parish, 800 Niagara Falls Blvd. (Please assemble at church.) Burial with Military Honors, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to North Tonawanda Public Library Building Fund.
Online guest registry at www.Wattengel.com.
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