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John Tully Obituary
Born in Oradell to Doris (Williamson) and the late John J. "Jack" Tully, Jr., he was raised in Dumont and graduated from Dumont High School in 1982. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Lebanon War, the Invasion of Grenada and the Siege of Beirut. Following his military service, he worked for over twenty-five years as an electrical lineman for P.S.E.&G.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Daniel Tully, his sister and brothers, Marianne (Richard) DeNicola, Michael (Stasia) and James (Laura) Tully. He was the nephew of Lois Tully, Mary Thompson, Claire Wintersaler and the late Thomas P. Tully. He is also survived by his nephew, Richard DeNicola, and nieces, Kiera DeNicola and Madeline Tully, and many friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Dumont. Cremation will be private. Visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 from 3-7 p.m. at the Frech Funeral Home, 161 Washington Ave., Dumont. Memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.
Memories and Condolences
for John Tully
130 Entries
February 21, 2015
To Doris, Lois, Mary and extended Tully family.
So sorry to hear of your sad loss. May John rest in peace.
From your family friends in Ireland
Nora and Ita hamill and families.
Steven M Garrett
February 16, 2015
Deepest Sympathy and Condolences on the loss of a son, a good man and a Marine Brother. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Semper Fi.
Mary Doyle
February 15, 2015
On behalf of the Dumont Doyle's, please know that we are just heartbroken over this loss. Our prayers are with you and may John rest in eternal salvation.
Carol & Dave DiLorenzo
February 10, 2015
Dear Tully Family,
I am so sorry to read of the passing of John. May you find peace in the comfort of family and friends during this sorrowful time.
Brian and Cate Reagan
February 8, 2015
God bless you and your family and all of your Brothers in Arms and God bless the United States of America. You are loved, will be remembered and you will be missed. ~Semper Fi. Brian and Cate Reagan
February 8, 2015
We were a small band of brothers who served in the Recon Platoon in Grenada and Beirut. By this loss, we are now even smaller and the loss is a painful one for me. I was fortunate to be able to reconnect with John after so many years via social media. I wish I would have had the chance to see him again though. He was a brave and dedicated Marine. We counted on him and he watched all of our backs. He is now guarding the gates. John, we will gather and we will toast you. We will keep you in our hearts until we meet again. Your lieutenant, friend, and fellow Recon Marine. COL Charles Dalgleish USA (Ret)
February 7, 2015
I am shock and saddened that you left us so soon. I hope you knew how many lives you have touched. Rest easy.
george hale
February 7, 2015
may we meet again on the streets of our hevenly fathers streets'rip my brother
February 7, 2015
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember him as a fellow wrestler for Dumont High School...may he rest in peace.
Dan Coppola
February 7, 2015
RIP Jackie thanks for everything you taught me at pse&g. Miss you brother.
Robert Adelhelm
February 7, 2015
Please accept my condolences...I was with John in 2d Recon Bn I was the Battalion Operations Officer S-3. I'm proud to have served with John; he was a dedicated Marine who understood and practiced Semper Fidelis and he epitomized honor, courage and commitment. May God be with you during your time of grief...I will keep my fellow Recon Marine, John Tully USMC in my prayers.
Semper Fi, LtCol RP Adelhelm USMC Ret
February 7, 2015
Rest in peace brother marine. go and guard the streets of heaven with your brother marines.
Donald W. Bann, Gooney Bird member.
February 6, 2015
Rest in peace, Brother....I pray you find peace, and comfort... in the company of our Beirut Brothers
Nancy Chipura
February 6, 2015
Jacky, it was so important for you to pay respect to my brother John by bringing his prayer cards down to the 30th Beirut Memorial Service. You wanted to make sure that a Marine who survived the Beirut Bombing only to be killed in the World Trade Center terrorist attack was not forgotten. It meant the world to me and my family. You had a heart of gold Jacky and you will be missed so much. My deepest sympathies to your mother, son, siblings and your Marine family. I know you will be watching over them. Thank you for your service to our Country and for your friendship. Rest peacefully. Semper Fi
Jacky at the WTC Memorial in N.C. 2013
Nancy Chipura
February 6, 2015
Mark Cheshire
February 6, 2015
Rest In Peace & Semper Fi
Mark & Joni Cheshire
February 6, 2015
Crossed paths with Jacky for the first time at the Recon reunion in 2014. He made me feel very welcomed and seemed like he always had something going on. Went out of his way to get me a Recon T shirt. RIP Jacky. Guard the gates Marine. SF
Jack Sullenberger
Keith Lyons
February 6, 2015
RIP Brother, say hello to Duane and Berry for me.
February 6, 2015
God Bless John, a fine young man.
Bill&yvonne Kayes PSE&G
We will meet again..
mike zacher
February 6, 2015
I met Jack after I was at my last duty station. Was at 3rd Recon B Co.. from 1983-1984. Met Jack in the fall of 1984 when I was assigned to 2nd Recon A Co. Had only less then 9 months left in my military contract.. We trained hard together.. His locker was close to mine. I met him again 5 yrs ago at my first 2nd Recon reunion.. He was a good Marine.. Found of his service and proud of serving in Granada.. Miss you brother.. On to your next duty station to guard the "gates of heaven". Stand tall Marine.. Sempi Fidelis..
Doogan Boyd
February 6, 2015
RIP Jacky.
From one of our Reunions
Larry Ashton
February 6, 2015
RIP Reconnaissance Marine
Rusty McAvoy
February 6, 2015
Rest in Peace, Jacky. Semper Fidelis, my Brother.
February 6, 2015
Peace be with You Brother
Richard Erbele HM3/DV, A co 2nd Recon Bn, 74-77
February 6, 2015
Rest in peace Recon brother Semper Fi
Tom Muldowney
February 6, 2015
Rest in PEACE, JACK. YOU WON'T BE FORGOTTEN.
Paul & Kathy Fierro
February 6, 2015
Dear Doris & Family. So sorry for your loss. From what I've read he sounded like he was a special man.
(West Quackenbush neighbor)
Karen Trone
February 6, 2015
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family and friends of LCpl John "Jacky" Tully. May your faith give you strength. May your memories give you comfort. May GOD'S love give you peace.
Eddie Gay
February 6, 2015
My first entry didn't go through. Now, I am glad it didn't. I was so shocked, I didn't know what to say. To John's family, my deepest condolences and sympathy. I met John at the 2013 Recon Reunion. He was a man that I will remember for the rest of my life. A good man. He was a Recon brother from a different time than me. I will always feel honored to have met him and got to know him a bit. To John, fair winds and following seas. You now have the overwatch, brother. You will be remembered, and you will be missed.
Paul Moose
February 5, 2015
Rest In Peace my Marine Brother
Red Jentz
February 5, 2015
Prayers out to Jacky's Mom and son.
I met Jacky immediately after I returned from Beirut and was assigned to Alpha Company 2d Recon Bn. The guys I worked with at the beach were all dedicated and professional, the best group of men I have ever served with. Jacky was a friend to everyone and it was obvious he would give a brother the shirt off his back or share his last MRE. We reconnected recently thanks to Facebook and we have exchanged several private messages. Jacky was always more concerned about other's well being more than his own.
Brothers forever.
Our first duty is to remember.
Semper Fidelis.
Red Jentz
February 5, 2015
My prayers that God will comfort Jacky's Mom and son.
I met Jacky immediately after I returned from Beirut and was assigned to Alpha Company 2d Recon Bn. The guys I worked with at the beach were all dedicated and professional, the best group of men I have ever served with. Jacky was a friend to everyone and it was obvious he would give a brother the shirt off his back or share his last MRE. We reconnected recently thanks to Facebook and we have exchanged several private messages. Jacky was always more concerned about other's well being more than his own.
Brothers forever. Our first duty is to remember.
L/CPL. JOHN TULLY USMC, Grenada & Beirut reunion, 10-23-2014
angel diaz
February 5, 2015
Kathy Jordan
February 5, 2015
Your journey on this earth has come to an end, a new journey now begins-departed loved ones and brothers in arms rejoice in your arrival. May God hold and keep you. Thanking you for your service to our country. Until we meet again some sunny day.
Robert Dumont
February 5, 2015
Rest in peace my Recon brother ! I never met you, but I feel like I've known you forever. Semper Fi.
Alex Guerrero
February 5, 2015
I can't believe it when I read about your passing today after work. Too soon to depart us, but now may you Rest In Peace Brother RECON. We have the watch here on earth while you watch us from above in the Heavens with the guardian Angels. It was great to know you and enjoyed your friendship. Brave as a lion and heart of a lamb. Going to miss your comments on FB. Sincerely, Alex Guerrero, HMC/DOC; Hubert, NC
mike spradlin
February 5, 2015
Semper fi Marine. Rest easy and thank you for your service
Chris Burruss
February 5, 2015
Fair winds and following seas brother. Semper Fi
Bob and Naomi Harmon
February 5, 2015
RIP Marine. It was an honor to have known you.
Sgt Maj Jack Neuber
February 5, 2015
Jacky, my LCPL will miss you but never forget you. Give Beaner and Bob a hug from his Brothers. Semper Fi, Semper
February 5, 2015
To the entire Tully Family--I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with John in Dumont--one block over from where your family home was----may he be at peace now. Thank you, John, for your service to our country. Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Lynne Kujawa
February 5, 2015
Jackie I only knew you for 4 years but my gosh I am gonna' miss you..You're leaving a big hole..RIP my brother..SF Walt Ritch
Tony Guld
February 5, 2015
Semper Fi, Brother
February 5, 2015
RIP my bother. You're now standing guard at the pearly gates and I'm proud to have the honor of calling you my brother!
Mike Graham
February 5, 2015
Jacky, I hope you have found peace. Your leaving has left a huge hole in the Recon Community. I am sorry I can not be there. Rest a Easy now Marine.
Leonard Jackson
February 5, 2015
always beside you..
February 5, 2015
So Very Sorry for your Loss May he RIP
David Meath
February 5, 2015
My deepest sympathy to his family. David meath usmc lima co 3/8 beirut vetran. RIPJOhn
February 5, 2015
so sad to hear the news of another DHS graduate passing. Thank you for your service and RIP. Diana Santos Schlessinger (DHS 1980)
Andrew Jackenthal
February 5, 2015
Condolences to the entire family.
I will always have fond memories of John from high school.
February 4, 2015
RIP - John
Semper Fi
GRM
22nd MEU
2/8
Ray Jones
February 4, 2015
Fair winds and following seas brother. Semper Fi
Matt Clark A Co. 2nd Recon
February 4, 2015
Semper Fidelis John Tully
February 4, 2015
The Marine Corps made us Brothers, separated by decades but bound by Honor, Courage and Commitment. The Corps is a small place but so is the world. Your Brother James is my Brother and Best Friend, two Jersey Boys in Idaho...Doris, I send my love to you as well as to the rest of the family.
Semper Fi,
Sgt Brian O'Neill (Ret)
Richard Watson
February 4, 2015
Kelly Lo Russo
February 4, 2015
Rest in eternal peace John. God bless you!
Kelly Lo Russo
February 4, 2015
Rest in Peace John. May god watch over you and those who need you the most.
February 4, 2015
John .....I am glad we had the opportunity to reconnect on Facebook long after our graduation at DHS. Thank you for you service to our country. Without selfless individuals like you, our country would not be where it is today...Rest easy....John....until we meet again.
Brady Mles
February 4, 2015
Rest In Peace Brother.. WE served together.. Semper Fi...
Rick Lingard
February 4, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I did not serve with this fellow Recon Marine but from what I've heard of him, I wish I had.
God bless him and dear Lord take him into your arms. He deserves nothing less.
Mark Kozak
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace Marine. Semper Fi.
Mark Kozak
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace Marine Semper Fi
February 4, 2015
We love you Jacky! Semper Fidelis. ....
Dan &Teri Kelley
Edward
February 4, 2015
Rest In peace Brother. May the Lord take you his hands.God look over your family. Your last duty station.
Kevin Scott
February 4, 2015
Semper Fi John you will be remembered always
Susan Campbell Scurti
February 4, 2015
Condolences to the Tully Family
February 4, 2015
John you were my brother Pat Rynn's very good friend! My memory of yo 30 years later is that you were the life of the party! Sad day but You are with the Lord! God bless your family as they deal with their loss!
Thomas Fisherkeller
February 4, 2015
My condolences to Jack's family. God bless you, Jack, and Semper Fi.
Tim Houts
February 4, 2015
SEMPER FI BROTHER Rest easy.....
patrick carroll
February 4, 2015
Semper Fi Big John...we will see you at the gates of heaven one day !!
Carl Carmichael
February 4, 2015
Rest easy Brother.
GySgt Ret Don Hoikkala
February 4, 2015
My Condolences to Big Johns Family And Friend And His Brothers And Sisters Of The United States Marine Corp..In The Very Short Time I Knew John I Did Know This He Loved His Marine Corp..Guard Those Gates .Until We Meet Again John.Gunny
Debbie Roshto
February 4, 2015
Rest In Peace, Marine. You will NEVER be forgotten!
Semper Fidelis ~
February 4, 2015
Semper Fidelis Brother! From a Marine Father-- 3/25 H&S Company BrookPark, Oh.
diianne Stevens/Mazzola
February 4, 2015
R.I.P John always in our hearts never forgotten.
Wm Tarrant Tarrant
February 4, 2015
RIP Jack and you will be surely missed. Thank You for being a Great Brother and Great Marine S/F
David W. Alford
February 4, 2015
Rest easy now Recon Brother, you served well. I pray God blanket your family in His love and peace that surpasses all understanding, and that He holds them close during this painful time. We'll take it from here. Never forgotten. Semper Fidelis.
Todd smalenberg
February 4, 2015
RIP Jacky, you will be sorely missed brother! S/F Todd smalenberg
Karen Friedrichs
February 4, 2015
You graduated with me in 1982; although I did not know you well....you should know that your eyes tell a story...you were a kind, loving human being. Thanks for serving our country.
February 4, 2015
Semper-Fi Brother
Irene Geczi
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace Jack. You were one of the good ones and will be missed!
Ron Moore
February 4, 2015
Heaven has a New Hero ! you may now Rest in Peace Brother, you will be Missed and Never Forgotten..... Semper Fi !
james brewer
February 4, 2015
Semper Fi! Brother Fox 2/8 weapons plt Grenada-Beruit 82-88 0331 Cpl. BREWER
Robert Eastman
February 4, 2015
Semper fi marine, rest easy in God's hands now.
patrick rynn
February 4, 2015
John you don't have to suffer any longer. Be with your creator. You gave so much more than most. selfless in your service so I can be safe here in the good old USA you will be missed thanks for the memories
February 4, 2015
The heavens have called another Marine home. Walk through the gates with no fear. Thoughts and prayers to the families and friends.
Dan and Leigh Dutcher
Taylor, MI
Fox 2/8
Grenada/Beirut
William O'Keefe
February 4, 2015
May God accept you into his comforting hands, and Bless your family and friends with peace and love.
art gonzales
February 4, 2015
As you stand guard at the gates of heaven, you are never forgotten by me. RIP my brother. Art Gonzales(gonzo). Fox 2/8 wpns. Plt. Grenada - Beruit. 83 - 84.
Timothy Bickford
February 4, 2015
RIP John, Semper Fi, my Brother.
Kevin Hasecuster
February 4, 2015
As fellow Beirut Vet from 1983, John will be missed. My wife and myself send our heartfelt condolences. Semper Fi John. Kevin and Terri Hasecuster
Kenny Goss
February 4, 2015
RIP Warrior. You won't be forgotten. Semper Fi.
Kenny Goss
Golf 2/8
Grenada & Beirut
George Michalik
February 4, 2015
Godspeed Brother! SF
John Murrow
February 4, 2015
Condolences to his family.. My heart hangs heavy another brother in arms has passed.. May he rest in eternal peace.. Know he is always is vigilant and watching over to protect his family and brothers and sisters in arms.. RIP...
February 4, 2015
God Bless you Jack. You will be greatly missed by all. Peace be with you.
Lauren and sons, Vincent and Dominick
Always Beside You
David Danel
February 4, 2015
Dawn Meechan
February 4, 2015
Thank u for serving our country and allow us our freedoms??That we are priviledged to.
Always Beside You
David Danel
February 4, 2015
RIP Brother, you will be missed.
Dawn Meechan
February 4, 2015
Rest in peace John...u will be missed??
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