Gary Joseph Johnson

Gary Joseph Johnson, 68 years of age, August 20, 1953 – September 6, 2021. Born in Philadelphia, PA Gary peacefully passed away on Monday September 6, 2021 after a lengthy hospital stay. Gary was truly a great man whose impact will forever be felt by his family, friends and the Bridgeport community. His generous heart and huge charismatic personality will be missed. He had a genuine love and drive for life which enabled him to conquer 5 different bouts with cancer. Gary had a natural gift as a leader and entrepreneur. He had many manufacturing endeavors including JP Products, Tube Methods, Tech Tube & Taphouse 23. A few years after graduating Bishop Kenrick High School he began working in the factory at Tube Methods, later to leave to go work at JP Products alongside his father. In 1985 Gary took an opportunity to purchase Tube Methods out of bankruptcy where he grew the company to a leading tubing supplier to the Aerospace and Medical industries. He was an outstanding boss/owner who employed hundreds, many of whom are still with the company today. Gary had a drive to help with the redevelopment and improvement of Bridgeport. He touched many different parts of the Bridgeport and Norristown communities with his generous contributions to the police, fire, canine departments and MCRC. He continually donated to the BLOCS program which is the premier need-based scholarship program for local catholic school education. In additional he had a passion for the Elmwood Park Zoo which he felt was important to the community and the children of the area. Gary was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He especially enjoyed going to Phillies games and loved the many friends he made in the Phillies community. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Johnson. Survived by his Mother, Cecilia Johnson (nee Haraburda). He was a proud father of four children: Brian (Elizabeth), Kevin (Kathleen), Jennifer States (Tom) and Lori Kauffman (Mark), and a grandfather to eleven grandchildren. Four siblings: Judi Goodman (Bruce), Bruce Johnson (Judy), Donna Bowen, and Linda M.K. Johnson (Joe Connell); and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their extreme gratitude to the exceptional team of doctors and nurses at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania. A Memorial Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 900 Sumneytown Pike, Lansdale, PA at 10:30AM on Tuesday September 21, 2021 with reception to follow. A private interment will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations to Elmwood Park Zoo https://elmwoodparkzoo.doubleknot.com/registration/donate.aspx?activitykey=2493776