Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary and Crematory - Market Street Chapel - Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina
Jun 14, 1930 – Aug 23, 2018 (Age 88)
John McQuade, devoted husband, beloved father, devout Catholic, proud Marine and decorated civil servant, born in Trenton NJ, resided at Carolina Beach NC, passed away on August 23, 2018 at Duke University Hospital Durham NC, with his family by his side.
John worked for the state of New Jersey for over 40 years and was N.J. State Fire Marshall for 17 years at the time of his retirement. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served in the Marine Corps. He was active in the Catholic Church his entire life from altar server to Eucharistic minister.
John was born June 14, 1930 to John McQuade and Elizabeth Nash. John will be lovingly remembered by: his wife and best friend of 62 years Dolores (Albano), their 3 daughters and husbands: Lori and Rick Ford, Karen McQuade and Ed Tiryakian, Jennifer and Jeff Stewart. He was “Grandfather” to 4: John (wife Kira), Sarah, Joshua, Jacob. 3 Great-Grandchildren: Genevieve, Teddy and Harvey. Brother to Kitty Elder and preceded in death by his brother Tom. He was blessed with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.
John’s original service was rescheduled due to Hurricane Florence. The new date for the Funeral Mass is Monday, November 12th 2018 at 9:00 am, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 6650 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC. Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens 306 Bradley Dr, Wilmington, NC. A reception celebration of John’s life will follow.
Those desiring to may make memorial donations in memory of John the family suggest the following: Wounded Warriors, St Jude’s Children Hospital, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Please sign the family guest book at www.andrewsmortuary.com
Read MoreI miss you Dad so much every day, when you left to be with the Lord I knew my life here would never be the same, but you're an Angel now looking down on us protecting and guiding, I'll see you in heaven when my time comes be there to greet me w/ our Lord and Savior. Love you so much
Jennifer Stewart
February 02, 2025 | Carolina Beach, NC | Daughter
My deep condolences to the McQuade family. The photo in the obituary captured the ever present good nature of the John McQuade I remember and I was saddened to read of his passing. I had the good fortune to join the Bureau of Fire Safety and so experienced the pleasure of working with John on a daily basis. He was a font of stories about his many years of fire service and was unfailingly in good humor. John was too modest to acknowledge that, for a long period, he alone, as the State Fire...
Ed Hannaman
November 26, 2018 | Ewing, NJ | Coworker
may you rip john
robert van why
November 10, 2018 | Burlington, NJ
so sorry for your loss may he rest in peace.
robert van why
November 10, 2018 | Burlington, NJ
Aunt Dee,Lori,Karen,Jen and Mom(Kitty)
It's a very sad time for all of us who grew up knowing one great man like Uncle John.
I'm sure not to many know the history of Uncle John,Uncle Tom and Mom's childhood but these 3 are a true testament of family, love and support.
Too many great memories to list from our get togethers at the farmhouse and Willingboro house to list .Uncle John was always the jokester!
Love and miss all you guys
Uncle John will always be in our memories and...
Tom Elder
November 08, 2018 | Ewing, NJ
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find a measure of comfort in knowing that God feels for you in your pain and so do others. Ps. 34:17,18
Elizabeth C
November 07, 2018
In 1983, John, who was the State Fire Marshal of New Jersey, took a chance on three young whipper snappers from the volunteer fire service and hired us. One was hired to help implement a new fire incident reporting system throughout the state and the other two as Fire Inspectors. It was because of John, and his trust in the three of us, that we all had amazing careers in the Fire Service. Unfortunately, one of us passed away in 1994 after attaining the position of Chief of Fire Code...
William Kramer Jr
November 05, 2018 | Cinnaminson, NJ | Coworker
Dee, my deepest sympathy for your loss. John was such a good man. I have fond memories of him as a great friend. We had some really good times. Once again I am sorry for your loss.
jesse levandusky
November 04, 2018 | 11 Sabrina Drive, Ewing, NJ
My sincere condolences to the family. Fond memories. Always treated like family. He will be missed.
MICHAEL FINE
November 04, 2018 | Willingboro, NJ | Friend