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JOHN G. "JACK"
Jack attended West Point, served in the U.S. Army 423 Regiment of the 106th Infantry Division, and was a POW during World War II. He was a graduate of Charleroi High School and the University of Pittsburgh. A business owner, Jack had a long career as an automotive parts and equip-ment wholesaler. He was a wonderful dancer, great story-teller, loved to sing, and friend to all.
Proud father of Dr. Jack Magee Jr. (Jennie) of Wyncote, PA, Michael Magee (Lois) of Ashburn, VA, Thomas Magee (Theresa) of Rock Hill, SC, Robert Magee (Debbie) of Mt. Lebanon, PA, and Patricia Wagner (Gerry) of Liberty Township, OH. He will also be dearly missed by ten grand-children and three great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received from 6 to 8 P.M. on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 at the Stevens Mortuary, Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona, PA 16602 where a vigil for the deceased will be held. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church officiated by Monsignor Michael Becker. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery with military honors. He will be buried alongside his dear brother Thomas Jr. who died in infancy. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to your local American Cancer Society unit.
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Dad with Devin and Ryan
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Dad with his father Thomas
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Dad with his McGinley grandparents and their new Model A
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Dad with Josey
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Dad at Memorial Day Parade
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
Dad with Ryan
Debbie Magee
February 23, 2017
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