Jack Birgl
Jack Birgl
Jack Birgl, was born in Cherry Hill, NJ, on February 10, 1969. After a prolonged illness, he went home peacefully on July 20, 2026.
Raised in Delran, NJ, Jack graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1987. He pursued higher education at Gettysburg College, earning a degree in history and secondary education in 1991. Later, he obtained a master’s degree in special education from The College of New Jersey. This achievement paved the way for a fulfilling career dedicated to working with children with special needs, whom he affectionately referred to as his “kids.”
Jack’s passion for teaching and travel led him on a global journey, teaching and exploring various countries such as Casablanca, Morocco, and Shenzhen, China. He spent many years traveling the world, sharing his knowledge and experiences with students and colleagues alike.
An avid sports fan, Jack’s favorite time of the year was, hands down, football season. An ideal weekend was a game of poker while watching his Philadelphia Eagles and Alabama Crimson Tide. A game of hoops with his Bristol boys was always a fan favorite any time of year.
Jack was preceded in death by his biggest supporters and cheerleaders, his maternal grandparents, Jane and Bill Fish; paternal grandparents Karl Birgl and Mary Swope; his aunt and godmother, Betty; aunt Kathy; his uncle Bill; and his cousins, Dido, Brian, Kristin, and Michelle.
Jack is survived by his parents, Karl and Susan Birgl, of Delanco, his brother, Jim of Peachtree City, GA, his nephews, Adam, Nathan, and Joshua Birgl, numerous cousins, and many loyal friends who will forever hold a special place in our hearts are left to cherish.
Services for Jack will be private.
10 Comments
Saddened to see this. I so wish we had spoken and reconnected. Time is very unforgiving.
You introduced me to my wife.. This August it’ll be 22 years. You did good, Jackson… I’m forever grateful. Yep, we had some great times back in the day.. The birds, poker, hoops, the meet and greet with Eagles great Chuck Bednarik, FF (Triple Threat, baby!)
You’ll be missed..
See you on the other side sir.
Angry Dan
Karl and Susan. My heartfelt sympathy to you both in this saddest of times. Thinking of you both
Our sincere condolences to Karl and Susan and the family
Always had a great conversation with Jack at the gym
May Jack rest in eternal peace
God Bless
REST IN PEACE JACKIE
Dear Karl and Sue
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your son Jack. I have fond memories of Jack coming into my office when I was in practice.
Your friends,
Mike & Bobbie Hatrak
Dear Karl,Susan& Jimmy,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your son Jack. I fondly remember Jack’s visits at my dental office. Mike and Bobbie
So sad to hear this news. I worked with Jack in China. He was a true gentleman with such a kind heart. Condolences to you all 🙏❤️
Im lost for words. Thoroughly enjoyable company in Shenzhen, and even from a distance had the ability to make me laugh as we kept in touch through the years since.
Rest easy my friend.
Robbo
I am very sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. We worked together in Shenzhen for a year. He was always a great source of humor as well as trivia. He was encyclopedic with his knowledge of past Jeopardy questions. We were two Jersey boys living the dream on the other side of the world. We traveled together to Hainan for the Christmas holidays in 2020. My deepest condolences to his family.
Jack
Was one of kind. Always ready with a question or a quick witty answer. We spent many a night playing cards. He will be missed by many.