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John McCloskey Obituary
JOHN RONALD "RON', age 77 on April 7 of the Blackwood section of Gloucester Twp. for the past 50 yrs. Dearly beloved husband of the late Catherine "Dolly' (nee Hughes) for 49 years. Beloved father of Kathleen Ross (Robert) Gibbsboro, Patrice McCloskey, Blackwood, Ronald McCloskey (Jeanne), Williamstown, David McCloskey, Erial, Susan Lee, Blackwood, Joanne Bradley (Michael), Voorhees and Michael McCloskey, Franklinville. Grandfather of Kristen Ross, Brian Ross, Jennifer Lee, Patrick McCloskey and Nicole Lee. Brother to Madeline Allen of Philadelphia, Francis McCloskey (deceased) and Albert McCloskey of Pennsylvania. Ron will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Ron was a member of the Irish Heritage Social Club, the Civil War Preservation Trust and the GCC-IBT Union Local 14-M. He was a former member of the Gloucester Twp. Democrat Club, West Jersey Rose Society, Gloucester Township Zoning Board and was also a former member and coach for Blackwood Kiwanis Little League. Ron was formerly employed as a Web Press Feeder for Curtis Publishing Co. and Mid City Press and the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, served as an MP in the United States Army in Korea, and was an avid fan of Highland High School Wrestling and Basketball. A scholarship has been set up in Ron's name to benefit a member of the Highland High School wrestling team and girl's basketball team. Donations may be sent to The Ron McCloskey Scholarship Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 101 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at THE FUNERAL MANOR, 1585 Hider Lane, Gloucester Twp. at 10 A.M. Monday, April 10. The Viewings will be Sunday night from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Monday morning after 9 A.M.at The Funeral Manor. Int. St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.
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Maureen McGovern
April 9, 2006
Few people could capture the presence of a room like Ron.
With his special wit, wisdom and charm, Ron often had us roaring with laughter. Though we may feel sad now, there are far too many happy, fun-filled old times to keep the thought of Ron and another smile away. God Bless.
April 8, 2006
To my beloved friend Ron.
You will be sorely missed around here, however, I know you have a great job ahead of you when you arrive in Heaven. Tell them the Irish are still fighting, but felt peace when Ron McCloskey was in country! I will always think of you when I go to Ireland, for it was there, where I first met you.
All My Love,
Barbara Ann
Jerry Bauman
April 8, 2006
Mike -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeri & Jerry
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