John Aloyious Munce Jr. “Duke Snow,” 86, of Chester Heights, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sept. 4. Duke Snow was a respected locally known musician, painter, writer, sculptor and breeder of rare and exotic birds.
Duke was loved and admired by many. As the leader of the band, ‘Duke Snow & The Driftwoods,’ Duke’s music career playing local country music venues and concert halls spanned six decades until his retirement in the late 1990s.
Because of Duke’s love for nature, wildlife and local landscape, Duke tried his hand at painting in the 1970s. Today, Duke’s beautiful artwork adorns the walls of his countless patrons, friends and family here and abroad.
Most important to Duke was his family. He was a loving, patient and dedicated husband, father, pop-pop, brother, uncle and friend to many people. Duke was the son of the late John A. Sr. and Catherine B. Munce.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Phyllis T. (nee Sakowski). Caring father of John A. Munce, III, Michael W. Munce, Bonnie A. (Michael) Cartieri, Diane “Kelly” (Paul) Fitzgerald. Also survived by his beloved five grandchildren, Jennifer, Elisabeth, Nicholas, Anthony and Shannon and four great-grandchildren, Zachary, Damian, Luna and Aubrey Diane. Brother of Catherine Schatz and Anne Marie (Ronald) Fellman. Funeral Services and Burial will be private.
Contributions in memory of John “Duke Snow” Munce: Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, Suite 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317-9667 or a non-profit organization of your choice to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrangements Danjolell – Stigale Memorial Home of Aston Condolences can be made at www.danjolell.com
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