John Powell, of New Hope, PA and Naples, FL, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Pennsylvania with his family by his side. He was 69.

Born and raised in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia by the late Francis Sr. and Pauline Powell, he was the son of the late Francis E. Powell Jr.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen A. Fairman Powell for 28 years.

John was a graduate of Mastbaum Technical High School in Philadelphia. He was a very talented athlete who was invited to try out for two major league baseball teams.

After graduation, John joined his father in the insurance business. In 1971, he became co-founder of American Travellers Corporation and Vice President in charge of operations. Ten years later, John was elected President of American Travellers Life Insurance Company.

Soon after, John became Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. He led American Travellers to its first public offering making it a nationwide public company. In August of 1996, John announced the company was to be acquired by Conseco Inc.

After 35 years of service, John retired in 1999 and moved to Naples, FL with his wife and daughters. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf during his retirement.

John will be remembered as a loving father, devoted husband, and a dear friend. In addition to his wife, Kathleen, John is survived by his daughters: Denise Bizzaro of Sarasota, FL, Jennifer Powell of Naples, FL, and Krysten Powell of Naples, FL; his brother, Dick Powell, and his three grandchildren: Sophia, Richard and John.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, November 1, 2013 from 12:00pm until his Memorial Service at 2:00pm in the Joseph A. Fluehr Funeral Home, 800 Newtown-Richboro Rd., (at Holland Rd.) Richboro, PA, 18954. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund in memory of John Powell to the Fishtown A.C. Alumni Association (2314 Memphis St., Philadelphia, PA, 19125).