John D. King, 72

BRIDGEVILLE - John D. King, of Bridgeville, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008, at Seaford Center. He was 72.

He was born Jan. 26, 1936, in Waterbury, Conn., son of the late Leo King and Catherine (Meskell) King of Colchester, Conn.

Mr. King enjoyed a long career as a food broker selling to various institutional organizations.

He was a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 24, Waterbury. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Elks in Seaford and many other lodges.

Mr. King was an avid golfer and the founder of the Norwalk British Dart League. He was also an excellent downhill skier and a member of the National Ski Patrol.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine King; and his son, David King.

He is survived by his wife, Daryl P. (Kothe) King; a daughter, Alison King Rascher of Montgomery Village, Md.; two sons, the Rev. Mark King of Groton, Conn., and John David King of Phoenix; two stepdaughters, Sherra Piscitelli of West Haven, Conn., and Stacey Beauchamp of Pocomoke City, Md.; a stepson, Todd Van Ness of Bridgeport, Conn.; 18 grandchildren; and a sister, Nancy K. Rosa of Watertown, Conn.

A Catholic blessing service will be 3 p.m. today Friday at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 202 Laws St., Bridgeville, where the family will receive friends starting at 2 p.m.

Interment will be private.

The Rev. Mark King, son of Mr. King, will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.