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JOHN MECLEARY Obituary
JOHN S. JR. "JACK" of Largo, FL, formerly of Newtown Square, PA and Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2012. Jack was a successful Insurance Broker, owning his own firm the Mecleary Insurance Agency. He was a WWII Veteran proudly serving in the Navy on the USS Housatonic, a fleet tanker at the rank of Fireman 1st class. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia (nee) Murphy, and devoted daughters; Danielle M Whalen Malvern, PA, Aimee L Dietrich Newtown Square, PA, and Mia A Mecleary Nazareth, PA. Grandchildren; Jamie and Maggie Dietrich Newtown Square, PA and Andrew and Evan Mengel Nazareth, PA. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Suncoast Hospice Foundation 5771 Roosevelt Blvd. Clearwater, FL 33760. For photos, condolences visit
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for JOHN MECLEARY
Peg Mulligan
December 1, 2023
Who else but Mr. Mecleary imagined Lima bean centered marshmallows to tease us as kids!
Mia Mecleary
December 11, 2022
I can´t believe it has been 10 years since you passed. It seems like yesterday. I miss and love you. - Mia
February 15, 2013
I still want to pick up the phone and talk to you Dad
Mia Mecleary
January 9, 2013
I miss you.
Aimee Dietrich
December 13, 2012
Thank you Mr Courtney. I was certainly fond of those ceramic chickens that Esther had. I was not fond of the rhubarb she sent over. That was truly a great neighborhood to grow up in.
Aimee Mecleary Dietrich
Sid Courtney
December 12, 2012
Growing up two doors down from your family in the 1950's and 60's was a special memory of a great neighborhood in St.Albans. The "little girls" who played in the back yard and who would take a few items out of Esther's yard. Always remember Jack's electric lawnmower with the super long cord stretched everywhere. Thinking of only the good times. God bless you all.
Mary Ellen Thomas
December 12, 2012
Mecleary family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Andrew Mengel
December 11, 2012
I lost more than my grandfather but my early childhood role model. Rest easy, love you Pop Pop
Jamie Dietrich
December 11, 2012
Rest easily grandfather. We love and miss you so much
Evan Mengel
December 11, 2012
I love you Pop Pop, rest in peace and I hope to meet you again one day
Mary Ann Rose
December 11, 2012
Pat, I was so deeply saddened at Jack's passing. My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
Myndi Giebels
December 11, 2012
Pat, I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Please know that the love you share with Jack has inspired so many around you and I know that love will surround you now more than ever.
Myrna Ortiz
December 11, 2012
To Pat & family,
My condolences to the Mecleary family on your lost. Jack is in a better place making the angels laugh with his sense of humor.
Lori Kessler
December 11, 2012
Pat,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Lori Kessler
December 11, 2012
It's early morning here and I'm sitting in your chair.. in your home that smells like you .. Making plans that you should be a part of and leading our family thru but the plans are for you and it doesn't seem real. You had a beautiful life Dad and that is all that matters. A life rich in travel, service, family and love. You were my everything and I want you selfishly here with me which I know is silly. From the bottom of my soul, their was no one in my life that meant more to me than you. I hope you heard me when I whispered in your ear. Dream of being on the beach.. Fishing for blues... Sun in your face .. Sand in your toes... I am heartbroken but full of the love and promise that one day we shall meet again. May The Lord Bless you Dad
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