Sep 19, 1925 – Jun 1, 2017 (Age 91)
Our beloved Jack passed away in Savannah, Georgia on the afternoon of June 1, in the loving arms of his wife Leslie. Jack was born in Mahanoy City, Pa., a coal-mining town, on Sept. 19, 1925. His mother, the former Beulah Spade, was a homemaker; his father, Eddie, was a miner.Jack lettered in...
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Jack, you truly enriched my life. I loved playing pick up basketball games with Steve, John, and Robin on the goal at the end of the street near your house in Winston-Salem. With all the racial tension in the city, my being black was never an issue with your family or you. Thanks so much for welcoming me into your home and life.
Clarence Shuler
June 20, 2017 | Colorado Springs, CO
Jack McCloskey
would not have won two state champioships while coaching Bishop Eustace Prep; for he taught me ,the Penn State sliding zone --he frequent our pratices and was co-founder of the Basketball Camp at the Prep --we are talking 1960 on --
first day and I believe first wave at Okinawa at age 19 -think about it --
should be in the Hall of Fame -
Dwynne and I are sadden for he was important in our early life of coaching --pax--
don casey
June 06, 2017 | El Cajon, CA
May the God of comfort sustain you during this very difficult time.(Psalms 55:22)
Alona
June 06, 2017 | GA
enjoyed our tennis golf and friendship.
sam white
June 06, 2017 | Enterprise, AL | Neighbor
My love and prayers to all the family!
Richard Ragland
June 06, 2017 | Krabi, Thailand | Friend
My love to all the family of Jack. My memories of him are fond, and my friendship with your family is a fine memory from my youth. John and I was in the same class, and it was a sad day when your family left Winston Salem. I will hope and pray for the progress of your father's journey into the worlds of Light.
With love, Rick Ragland
Rick Ragland
June 05, 2017 | Krabi, Thailand | Family Friend
Leslie and family,
Our sincere condolences to your family from ours. It was great to see Jack the last time he home to Mahanoy City. He's made our family so proud. He will be greatly missed!
With love
Sheehan family - Lisa (Julia Britton), Pat, Sarah, Melissa, Molly
June 05, 2017 | Mahanoy City, PA
Jack was the basketball coach at Wake Forest when I was in school there and we ran into each other over the years. I liked and respected him so much. He was a good one!! Sincere condolences to his family.
Julie Griffin
June 02, 2017 | Winston-Salem | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 05, 2017 | OH
