John Horace Praul

John Horace Praul, 61, of Philadelphia, PA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 6th, surrounded by his loving family.

‘John-John’ was born on January 7th, 1963, in Ardmore, Pa., son of the late Lester Edward Praul and Doris (Barr) Praul.

John resided in Bryn Mawr, Pa, Collings Lakes, NJ, and lived most of his adult life in the City of Philadelphia. He wore many hats, as waiter, hairdresser and gas station manager, he eventually found his niche as Administrator, working alongside his husband Jim, at Philadelphia Photographics. John’s life was a well-lived journey, and with the ‘gift of gab”, he made many life-long friends. His passion for traveling would take him around the world, but his favorite place was coming home to his family, where he was Loved Most.

He is predeceased by his spouse of 43 years, James W. Hood. Also, predeceased by a brother, Lester Craig Praul, brother-in-law Luis Vasquez, and nieces, Jennifer Mae Praul, and Penelope Jean Duffield.

John will be dearly missed by his siblings, Judy Praul, Edward ‘Butch’ Praul, Richard (Elizabeth) Praul, Susan Praul, Laurie Vasquez, and his In-laws, the Hood Family of Huntington Valley, Pa.

‘Uncle John’ was adored by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins, dearest friends Ivy and Marta, and his long-time, feathered companion, Baby-Cakes!

As written by his dear friend Marta: John was such a great friend with oodles of grit, love, principles & most of all dedication… He was truly dedicated to family and friends... he loved and cared for you, “there was No one made me feel special like him & Jim”.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend graveside services on Saturday, September 7th, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at Fernwood Cemetery, in Lansdowne, Pa. A memorial luncheon will follow.

Memorial donations, in John’s memory, can be sent to: The Hammonton Cancer Foundation, PO Box 1066, Hammonton, NJ 08037 https://www.hammontoncancerfoundation.org/, or to a charity of your choice