John Thomas Pforr's Obituary
John Thomas Pforr, 67, of Cape St Claire, passed away on July 4, 2015. He was born December 25, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Frances (Humphreys) and Clarence Pforr. John was raised in Cape St Claire, MD.
John is survived by sister, Linda Straub (Annapolis MD); wife, Jane Pforr (Pasadena, MD). Children: Kimberly (Pforr) and Robert Heffington (Brooklyn Park MD), John Pforr (Florence SC), Justin Pforr and Bridget Szala (San Mateo CA), Emily Pforr (Pasadena MD), Joshua Pforr, USN (San Diego CA); grandchildren, Lauren Arnold, Jacob (USMC) and Tara Heffington, Patrick, Kelsey and Madison Pforr and Eeyore.; and great-grandchildren, Hailey and Colton.
John graduated from Severna Park High School in 1965. He was also a part of the United States Coast Guard from 1967 to 1971. He worked for C&P Telephone and was best known as a self-employed mechanical engineer. He could be found participating in the American Legion, American Pool Association, and as a Cub Scout leader for Boy Scouts of America. John was best, known as JP, and can be best described as a Disney freak, a loving, genuine, and happy man who taught his children great work ethic and how to drink responsibly. "This old man right here is all we could have asked for and more."
Memorial Services to be held in December.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90B Ritchie Hwy, Pasadena, MD 21122.
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