John Neumann Alloway

John N. Alloway

On September 20, 2021; Age 60; Life-long resident of Merchantville; Survived by his loving and devoted partner in life and business, Connie McGlynn; Dear son John W. and his mother Elizabeth, Caring sisters Mary Beth (Frank) Spitz, Rosemary Brooker and Regina (William) McGrail; Uncle Bryan McKernan; and many nieces and nephews.  John will be deeply missed by Dorothy Daniels, Connor and Catherine McGlynn.

John was a 1979 graduate from Bishop Eustace and earned his Bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s University.  He was a track and field star although he did lose to Carl Lewis.  After graduation, John attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Services, Inc. where he became a licensed funeral director working side by side with his father and later becoming Owner/Manager of the Alloway Funeral Home. 

While John worked at the funeral home, he was an Adjunct Professor at American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Services and moved on to Mercer County Community College in the Mortuary Science Program for many years.  He was an entertaining speaker and beloved by the students.  Longtime member of the New Jersey State Funeral Director Assoc. and West Jersey Funeral Directors Assoc. where he currently served as the 2nd Vice President.  Additionally, John worked as a Medical Investigator for the Camden County Medical Examiner’s office which merged with Gloucester & Salem Counties for 30 years.  He was also a frequent Guest Lecturer for the Camden & Gloucester County Police Academies for death investigation & forensic science. 

John was very active in his community, serving as a Merchantville Councilman for 12 years (President & Public Safety Director) and a Camden County Committeeman.  He was a loyal Roman Catholic and very proud to be a Past Grand Knight of St. Peter Council #6735 and a member of the Bishop J.J. McCarthy Assembly 4th degree Knights of Columbus.   As a longtime active member of St. Peter’s RC Church in Merchantville, he served as an usher and happily volunteered his time for charitable acts and helping his community in any way he could. Additionally, he was very active in supporting the Senior Ministry at St Peter Church.  John was most proud and extremely honored to have been asked by his parish to coordinate in the Hosting of Saint Maria Goretti during her “Pilgrimage of Mercy” at Saint Peter Church On October 7, 2015

He absolutely loved the Eagles, Phillies, Flyers and Saint Joseph’s Men’s Basketball team and considered himself a Philadelphia sports fanatic.  He loved horse racing & was part-owner of several racehorses.  In his forties, he played baseball for the AC Surf, primarily as a relief pitcher.  And tying into his love of sports he was thrilled to have a bit part in the movie Invincible about Philadelphia football player Vince Papale.

He was an extremely devoted father and loved to spend time with his son, especially during swim meets where he volunteered to become an official just so he could get an up-close look at every race. 

John was a kindhearted gentleman who touched the lives of many people, enjoyed helping the families at Alloway’s, always had a joke and a smile and his quick wit was phenomenal.  There will be a greeting for John on Friday Evening, Oct. 1st, 5-8 pm at Alloway Funeral Home, 315 E. Maple Ave., Merchantville and All are invited to his Memorial Mass on Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 11:30 AM at St. Peter RC Church, 43 W. Maple Ave., Merchantville, NJ.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of John may be made to The National Shrine of Saint John Neumann, 1019 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, PA 19123 or the Men’s Basketball Team at John’s Alma Mater Saint Joseph University  (memo line: In memory of John N. Alloway) or via www.sjuhawks.com/haf