John J. Ficek Jr., 90, of Allentown, died March 10, 2016, in Lehigh Commons, Macungie, where he was a guest for the past four years. He was the husband of the late Eleanor E. (Mackin) Ficek for 57 years.

He was a son of the late John J. Sr. and Catherine (Cook) Ficek.

He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Salisbury Township.

He was a court stenographer for Ace Reporting Company, Washington, D.C., and at the Pentagon and for the War Department. He then was a Lehigh County court stenographer for 40 years until he retired in 1984.

He was a member of Calvary Council 528 Knights of Columbus, Allentown.

He is survived by a son, Robert Christopher and his wife Sheila (Barber) of Kutztown; a sister, Catherine Pavuk of Harrisburg; a brother, William and his wife Elaine of Parkville, Md; nieces; nephews; and extended family.

He was predeceased by a son, Brian J.; and two brothers, Joseph, as an infant, and Thomas.

There will be a viewing 10 a.m. in the church foyer, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. March 17 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown, 18103. Contributions may be made to the church’s memorial fund.

Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.