John R. “Chef John” Eichelberger of West Grove

John Eichelberger
John Eichelberger

John R. “Chef John” Eichelberger, 48, of West Grove, died Wednesday Oct. 30, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Marguerite Eichelberger, with whom he shared 22 years of marriage.

Born in West Grove, he was the son of Ronald “Pop” Eichelberger of Hawaii and Patricia Brittingham of Oxford.

John was a 1983 graduate of Avon Grove high school where he enjoyed everything culinary. After high school he enjoyed a successful career as a chef for many local popular restaurants including the Red Rose Inn where he was initially coached by John Bussey. He became the executive chef of Mendenhall Inn successfully for 10 years. Then one of his dreams came true as he designed the kitchen and menu for the Kennett Steak & Mushroom. He ended his career at the Farm House at Loch Nairn.

John was a diehard Philadelphia sports fan, a Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan, and loved fishing. His number one priority was taking care of his wife.

He was predeceased by a grandson Thomas Robert Church.

Survivors include, in addition to his wife and parents, one daughter, Laura Church (Tom) of New London; a son Adam Swisher of New London; two brothers Ron Eichelberger of Wilmington and Ken Gent (Shelly) of West Grove; two grandchildren Abigail and Garrett; and his niece Megan and his nephews Christopher, Tyler and Jacob. As well as his three best friends Mike, Randy and Rob.

You are invited to visit with John’s family from 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State Street in Kennett Square. A memorial service celebrating his life will follow. Interment will be held privately.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the John R. Eichelberger Scholarship Fund held at the National Penn Bank C/O Laura Church 58 Frog Hollow Lane West Grove PA 19390 to be awarded to an Avon Grove High graduate pursuing a Culinary Career.

To share a memory with John’s family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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