John Craig III

John J. Craig, III, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 80.

Beloved husband of 57 years to Helene M. (nee Basquill); loving father of Christopher, John IV, and Carrie (Matt) Meier; cherished grandfather of Leila, John V, Julia, Warren, and Cash; and dear father-in-law of Melissa. John will also be deeply missed by his siblings, Rosemarie Craig, Elizabeth (Terry) Wing, Robert (Joan) Craig and the late Dennis (Jane) Craig. He will be lovingly remembered by his brother-in-law, Jerry Mozzone, sister-in-law, Noreene Basquill and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by the staff and residents of The Delaware Valley Veteran's Home.

In his youth, John was chosen to play for the little Quakers in Florida. He was quite an athlete, and this was a huge honor for him. He joined the Marine Corps at 17 years old for four years and fought courageously for his family and country in Viet Nam.

John could hold a room for hours with his great sense of humor and storytelling, especially about UFOs. He was a true Marine, a favorite uncle, a manly man, and always a gentleman. He was a gentle soul that never raised his voice.

John said his greatest success was his long lasting and loving marriage and his family.
And....."OH THOSE EYES."

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM at the T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home, 11010 Knights Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154. His Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 AM. John will be laid to rest at Washington Crossing National Cemetery at precisely 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be donated to the DVVH Residents’ Welfare Fund
Mail to: Delaware Valley Veterans' Home, 2701 Southampton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154 or by visiting
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmva/pa-veterans-homes/residents-welfare-fund

To share a memory of John, please visit www.tjfluehr.com

Florists, all deliveries must be made to the funeral home on Monday, March 30th, by 4 PM.