JOHN McLEAN Obituary
On Tuesday, December 24, 2013, John J. McLean, Jr. died peacefully in his sleep. John was born on August 28, 1927 in Homestead, PA, a son of John J. and Margaret G. McLean. He was a graduate of Homestead High School (1945), Mount St. Mary's University (1950), and Harvard Law School (1953). John served his country in the United States Navy (1945-1946), the United States Army (1953-1954), and was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserves (1961). After 10 years of private law practice, John served as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (1965- 1975). He was a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll PC (now Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC) (1975-1996). John is survived by his wife of 57 years, E. Jean McLean; his seven children, Joan Hussey, Margaret McLean (Stan Yorsz), Mary Cappetta (Frank), Stephen (Jane), John III (Susan), William, and Michael; and 11 grandchildren, Matthew Hussey, Carolina, Francesca, and John Cappetta, Stephen II, Andrew, and Catherine McLean, Jordan, John IV, and Michael McLean, and Elyssa McLean. He is also survived by his loving brother, Hon. James H. (Carolyn) McLean. Arrangements by BEINHAUERS, 724-941-3211. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Thomas More Church, 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, 10 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013. (Everyone please meet at the Church.) Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, 144 DePaul Center Road, Greensburg, PA 15601 (www.scsh.org) or the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (www.littlesistersofthe poorpittsburgh.org). Please read and add tributes at:
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January 2, 2020
my thought go out to John who my family remember ao well for a great number of years. He always was very special. Tim Rooney
Gini Calabrese
January 10, 2014
Dear Peg and family,
I am sorry to hear that your father has passed...I know how close you all were to him...I hope you find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and that you all WILL see him and be with him again.
Jack and Maribeth Blettner
January 7, 2014
We were lucky that the Judge married us in 1986 after the flood in Hartwood Acres and made it so special. 27 years later we feel lucky to be living in Florida! He passed on my birthday and will forever be remembered as such a kind hearted man. Our condolences.
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Ron Basso
December 29, 2013
John was a very special person who always saw the best in everybody. What a great guy. My condolences to the McLean Family.
Steve, Tracy, Julia, and Natalie McElhinny
December 28, 2013
Our sincere love, prayers, and condolences go out to the entire clan McLean. When I think of the "Ancient Mariner" as his sons referred to him, I think of his sense of humor, honesty, kindness, generosity, big band music, love for and pride in his family, and skiing with him at Seven Springs even when he was in his 60's. He was a gentle, down-to-earth, dignified soul who just emanated peace and balance. I never got to see Mr. McLean interact with his grandchildren, but it brings tears to my eyes to imagine what that must have been like - the love and silliness he must have showered on them! I am proud to have known him.
Sheila Joyce
December 27, 2013
My Dear Peg,
May you find comfort in knowing your father was so loved and respected
Ray Allen
December 27, 2013
Sympathy & kindest regards to the McLean family & very many friends wherever they may be. God bless 1 & all. Take care
December 27, 2013
Dear McLean Family,
I have been at the Bar for 51 years, and John was one of my heroes. He taught me many things, not the least of which were patience, consideration and logic. He was a good man and will be greatly missed.
Jay Feldstein
Bernard & Evva Jacobs
December 27, 2013
Jean & Family....
John and we were friends for 67 years...starting in 1946 at the
Mount...he was our best man at our wedding in 1950....we were
Fortunate to maintain our friendship with you throughout the
Years..We will miss John ....we hope that we stay in touch in the
Future....you have our love ....Bernie & Evva
Simon Noel
December 27, 2013
Judge McLean always treated me in the most professional
manner imaginable. A true loss to his family and community. May he rest in everlasting peace.
Dan Buzard
December 26, 2013
To the McLean family: Please accept my condolences. John was a great man, a great lawyer, a great judge, and a great person. When I was a young lawyer, he would take me to lunch and provide great advice regarding career and life in general. I was always impressed that such a wise and well-respected person took the time to help me. May God bless your family.
Jeanne Basl-Preski
December 26, 2013
I remember John's great smile, and especially his kindness to my parents. May he rest in peace.
Becki and Jim Pesyna
December 26, 2013
God has called your dear husband and father home and has opened his arms. John was indeed a special man,with a quick smile,kind words always and love and patience for all people. Jim and I send healing prayers to Jean and all of the McLean family.
December 26, 2013
JOHN WAS A VERY SPECIAL PERSON.TIM ROONEY
MJ Meenen
December 26, 2013
Dear Mary & Peggy and the McLean family, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. what a gracious, dignified man. May he RIP. MJ Meenen
Jonathan Schmerling
December 26, 2013
John was a gentleman's gentleman and a lawyer's lawyer. He help to make me and many, many others better persons and better lawyers. If the words "integrity" and "honesty" in the dictionary were ever to be supplemented with pictures, only one photograph would be needed -- John's.
December 26, 2013
I was lucky to serve as John's third law clerk, for about 18 months,in 1970 and 1971, when John served as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. He was an incredible teacher and jurist. Frequently, during my forty years of practice, when I had a particularly difficult situation, I would ask myself "What would John do?"
John was not only intelligent but also insightful. I never saw a person bend over backwards so much to be fair, and honest, but also practical. John spoiled me for the rest of my career in that he was the epitome of what a judge should be and do, and thus was my standard for all other judges I practiced in front of.
When John left the bench, I was again lucky to practice with him. He was as great a practicing lawyer as he had been a judge. In fact, when I once needed an attorney for some tricky business matter, the smartest decision I made was to seek John's help. He was also so modest, and refused my efforts to call him Judge. He was "John" and treated everyone with respect and and kindness.
He loved his Queen Bee, and was so proud of his children and large family. The entire community will miss John. He was simply one of the best judges, lawyers and people I have ever known.
Susan Comfort
December 26, 2013
I worked for John in the 80's at Buchanan Ingersoll. He was truly one of the most patient, kindest men I have ever met. His spoke of his family all the time. The world will be missing a great guy. Rest easy in heaven.
December 26, 2013
To the McLean Family,
Daddy McLean is at peace now. He was such a classy, intelligent and wise man. I know you will all miss him, but your memories will live on. He always called me Mary Alice Beanshooter with his kind sense of humor that will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Mary (Boehm) Rosemeier
Ann Conlin
December 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
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