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John McTigue Obituary

John J. McTigue Sr., 90, died on Friday, March 21, 2014, at Peggy's House at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains, N.J.
The funeral will be on Monday, March 24, 2014, from the Rossi Funeral Home, 1937 Westfield Ave. Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 at 8:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, Scotch Plains, at 9:30 a.m. The Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, N.J. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, March 23, 2014, from 5 to 8 p.m. Please visit our website at www.rossifuneralhome.com.
John was born in Manhattan, N.Y., lived in Queens, N.Y. and Chicago, Ill., and settled in Scotch Plains in 1977.
He worked as a credit manager for Swift & Co. in Union, N.J., for over 40 years before retiring in 1981.
John was part of the Catholic Golden Agers and served as their president. He was a communicant at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, and was part of the Bereavement Ministry at St. Bartholomew's.
John enjoyed spending his Saturday nights at Snuffy's Pantagis with his very good friend, Michael Hanos.
He was predeceased by his wife, Sarah Jane, in 2005. John is survived by his two sons, John J. Jr. and Paul M.; his daughter, Mary E.; his six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Contributions can be made to the Trinitas Health Foundation, P.O. Box 259, Elizabeth N.J. 07207-0259, or at their website, www.trinitashospital.org/foundation.htm.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Mar. 22, 2014.
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So sorry to hear about John. He was a true friend to my parents, Fred & Rose Giacobbe. My Mom use to make him Irish Soda Bread! Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Ronnie & Fran Loneker

March 24, 2014

Our thought and prayers are with your family.
Love to you all.

Nancy Vogt

March 24, 2014

With our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father.
The Speciale's (79th Street) Richard, Martha and Janice

Janice

March 23, 2014

Thinking of you Mary...sending prayers to the entire family...
Magie and Clare

March 23, 2014

Our sincere sympathy goes out to you Aunt Mary.

Megan and William Wilson

March 23, 2014

Wishing you hope and peace during this sad occasion.
1 John 4:19; Ecclesiastes 3:11

March 22, 2014

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1937 Westfield Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

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