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AUBURN - John E. "Jack" McNabb, 89, of Auburn, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Surrounded by his loving family, Jack passed away at his family home on Havens Avenue following an extended illness.
Jack was the son of the late Emmett and Marguerite Lawler McNabb and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He retired from the city of Auburn, following 35 years of employment. He was a parishioner of Holy Family Church, a life member of the VFW Post 1975, and a member of Post 317 of the American Legion in Skaneateles Falls.
Jack was extremely proud of his Irish heritage, as a member of JFK Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He served as an officer for many years, including past president of the club. He was also active with the Hibernians on a state level and served as a state officer. For his dedication to the Hibernians, he was a recipient of "Hibernian of The Year," as well as being awarded "Life Member."
Jack loved the game of golf, and enjoyed playing with family and friends locally; as well as in the Myrtle Beach area, where he spent many winters.
In recent years, Jack was cared for by his loving and devoted family; he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Yolanda Emo McNabb; his daughter, Kathleen (Dennis) Kennedy, of Auburn; two sons, Brian E. (Tammy) McNabb, of Auburn, and Dennis McNabb with Katherine McCarthy, of Auburn; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Anne Greer, of Auburn; a brother, Thomas D. (Bridget) McNabb, of Auburn; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jack was predeceased by his son, WO Timothy McNabb, USMC; two sisters, Jane Entenmann, and Aileen Squires; and two brothers, Dennis McNabb, and Bernard J. McNabb Sr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday in Holy Family Church. Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Fleming. Friends are invited to call on the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at White Chapel Funeral Home, 197 South St., Auburn.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Finger Lakes, 1130 Corporate Drive, Auburn, NY 13021.
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