John "Jack" McIlroy

John McIlroy Obituary

JOHN "JACK" McILROY
READING CENTER, NY - John "Jack" McIlroy of Reading Center, NY, age 84, died Friday, August 15, 2008, at Schuyler Hospital.
Friends are invited to attend his memorial service on Monday, August 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. at the Haughey-Wood Funeral Home, 119 Fifth St., Watkins Glen. Burial will be at the convenience of the family at Pleasant View Cemetery in Reading Center, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jack's name to Reading Community Church, PO Box 23, Reading Center, NY 14876.
Jack was born April 12, 1924 in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to the late William G. and Isabella Semple McIlroy. He served in the US Navy during WWII and retired from the International Salt Company.
Jack was predeceased by his wife, Betty Glen McIlroy in 1999; sisters and brothers-in-law, Florence (Kenneth) Brown, Annie (George) Miller. He is survived by his sons, Thomas (Fay) McIlroy of Frostproof, FL, Robert (Wannetta) McIlroy of Newfield, NY, Richard (Tracie) McIlroy of Watkins Glen, NY; seven grandchildren, two great-grandsons, one nephew; brother-in-law, Robert (Rose Ann) Glen of Dundee, NY.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John McIlroy

12 Entries

Dave Ameigh

August 21, 2008

To the family of John "Jack"McIlroy or deepest condolences. We are thinking of you even though we wern't able to make calling hours. Dave & Stella

David Brockway

August 20, 2008

Dear Tom & Fay, and Jack's family:
Maureen and I were sorry to read of your dad's passing. We wish you strength at this time. We are sure that many happy memories will help sustain you. We would love to hear from you, Tom & Fay, and assume you are retired now in Frostproof?
Dave Brockway & Maureen Gubbins

Jessica, Jim, Kirsten and Sean Michael

August 18, 2008

Dick, Tracie, Phil, Keri, Alan, Isaac and the entire McIlroy family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!

Dave & Debbie Maycumber

August 18, 2008

Bob and Family,

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David M Holly

August 18, 2008

May I express my sympathy to the McIlroy family at this time. I graduated with Jack from the Watkins Glen High School in the Class of 1942. Although I did not know him too well I remember him as one who was full of life and one who was well liked by his classmates. Jack's sister, Annie, was a good friend of my mother, Mildred Holly, of Reading Center. During the times of my mother staying with us here in Michigan after my father's death she and Annie corresponded with each other on a regular basis. In the middle 1980s Annie and her husband, George, as well as Jack's sister, Florence, visited my mother here at our home. Florence's husband, Kenneth, was the undertaker who had my father's funeral in 1968. In the course of doing family research I found I was related to Kenneth, who was descended from the Peck family of Lodi with connections to the Town of Reading Pecks. My parents as well as many other family members are buried in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Reading Center. My sincere condolences to a family who will sorely miss your loved one.

David M. Holly

Lori Gee's Group/ Family Day Care

August 18, 2008

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.Keri has told me what a wonderful grandfather you were. Your family will be in our hearts & prayers. May God give you all good memories. :)

Julia Tennant

August 18, 2008

Dear Becky (and the McIlroy Family),
I am very sorry to hear about your Grandfather. I send my condolences and wish you and your family the best. Maybe you remember me....I graduated with you in 1994.

Keri McIlroy

August 17, 2008

Gramp (Gracka Mac),
You will forever remain in our hearts and minds. Thank you for all of the wonderful times and memories. We love you.
Keri and Isaac

Becky McIlroy

August 17, 2008

My "old" Gramp, I miss you so much already. You were very special to me. I will alway's remember our Wednesday lunch dates to the "GREASY SPOON", "BUENAS NOTCHES" and "RESPECT YOUR ELDERS". There are too many great memories to include. You loved us all as we all loved you. You will alway's be in my heart, "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU DON'T LOVE ME" Becky and your little Ky guy.

George Guild

August 17, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Anne Dudley

August 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert McIlroy

August 17, 2008

My Dad :
PROUD Irishman ("Orange" Irish...Northern Ireland), multi-talented athlete... excellent golfer, supported/served community/church, made many personal sacrificies for family and serveral others, hardworking, honest, a friend to many and has many friends, loved by all his family and a very loving husband, and a GREAT father.
I respect, admire and miss you so much. I will continue to love you always Dad, Bob.

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