Obituary of Msgr. John F. Wieckowski

Rev. Msgr. John F. Wieckowski, 91, of Cherry Hill on August 6, 2003 Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 20, 1912, Msgr. was raised in Camden and attended St. Joseph Grammer School, South Camden Catholic High School. He studied for the priethood at St. Charles College, Catonville, MD., St. Bonaventure Seminary, Allegany, NY and Mt. St. Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD. After ordination at St. Mary's Cathedral, Trenton on April 16, 1938, Msgr. was assigned as associate pastor at St. Joseph Parish, east Camden. On Nov. 4, 1942 he was commissioned a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army and served as chaplain with the 79th Artillery Division. After stateside duty in Texas and Mississippi, he served in Plymouth, England and Normandy, France shortly after D Day. He saw duty in Belgium and Holland and was with the first American troops to cross the Rhine into Germany. He completed his tour in Czechoslovakia and was discharged a Major. Returning to St. Joseph, East Camden, Msgr. served until his appointment as pastor of St. Catherine, clayton in 1948. In 1951, Msgr. arrived in Annunciation Of The Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Bellmawr where he served for 38 years. Until his retirement in 1985. Msgr. has served as the Chaplain of the Ladies Auxiliary of Catholic War Veterans, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Catholic Star Herald, and was named a Prelate of Honor in 1967. Msrg. is the beloved uncle of many and the brother in law of Mary Wiechowski of Blenheim. Viewing Sunday 2:30 to 7:45 PM Mass of Jesus Christ the High Priest 8 PM in the church of the Annunciation 601 W. Browning Road Bellmawr, NJ. 08031.On Monday Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 AM where friends may call after 9AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, Chews Landing. Contributions in Msgr.'s memory may be made to Annunication Regional School. Tributes and memories may be shared at; www.mcgfuneral.com "The Lifetime Tribute Funeral Home"