John E. "Jack" Layton's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John E. "Jack" Layton

January 1, 1937 - September 27, 2025 (88 years old)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John E. "Jack" Layton's obituary , Passed away on September 27, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Burns Funeral Homes Inc

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John E. "Jack" Layton

January 1, 1937 - September 27, 2025 (88 years old)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

John E. Layton Obituary

In loving memory of John E. Layton (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), who departed this world on September 27, 2025 at the age of 88. John E. leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John E. Layton to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Carole Layton; and his sibling Kay Yost. He is survived by: his children, Carole Turchi (John), Linda Kearney (Terry), Lisa Layton, Kelly Sanabria (Aquilino) and Jacqulyn Thoroughgood (Patrick); his grandchildren, Vanessa Perrault (Chris), Alana Turchi (Ruben), Damien Turchi, Matthew Kearney (Tiffany), Mark Kearney (Kelly), Joshua Sanabria (Alexis), Morgan Sanabria, Noelle Thoroughgood and Courtney Thoroughgood (Cheyenne); his sibling Francis C. Layton (Jean); and his brother-in-law Arthur "Joe" Yost. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the Jesus Church (701 Gaul St, Philadelphia, PA 19125). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (3301 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jack may be made to Holy Name of Jesus Church at the address above.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burns Funeral Homes Inc



Fri

Oct 03

Viewing

10:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Jesus Church
701 Gaul St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fri

Oct 03

Funeral Mass

11:30 AM

Jesus Church
701 Gaul St, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Fri

Oct 03

Burial

1:00 PM

Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
3301 W Cheltenham Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150

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