John F. McCabe Jr.

1951 - 2017

McCABE, John F. Jr. MA State Trooper (Retired) WESTBOROUGH - John F. McCabe Jr. 66, MA State Police (Ret), passed away while surrounded by his loving family on July 27, 2017 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Deborah M. (Gibbons) McCabe; Four children, Patrick F. McCabe, his wife Corinne, their children Michael, Kayleigh and Brayden of Westborough; Meghan E. Remuck, her husband Kevin, their children Melanie and Emily of Millbury; Brendan J. McCabe, his wife Casey, their daughter Annabelle of Stoughton; Colleen R. McCabe, her son Joseph of Grafton. He also leaves one sister, Martha Frawley of Burlington VT, three brothers, Stephen McCabe, his late wife Lois of Plymouth; Philip McCabe, his wife Beth of Scituate; Paul McCabe, his wife Gail of Mattapoisett; his sister-in-law Joyce who is the wife of his late brother Frank and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. McCabe was born in Boston, the son of John F. and Frances (Skelly) McCabe and was raised in Roslindale and Dedham. He was a 1969 graduate of Dedham High School, where he was a standout football player and shot putter. He was a proud graduate of Northeastern University, which he attended on a full football scholarship. He moved to Westborough in 1976, where he lived for 41 years with his beloved wife, Debbie and four children. John was a graduate of The 59th Training Class of The Massachusetts State Police in 1975. Over his 26 year career he worked in C Troop, the Attorney General's Office, and the Worcester District Attorney Drug Enforcement Unit. He was sworn in as a US Marshall while serving in the Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section. For sixteen years, John made significant contributions to the Middlesex District Attorney's Drug Enforcement Unit as an undercover narcotics officer. He retired from the State Police in 2000 and went on to become President and owner of McCabe and Associates, a private investigative firm. He was also a volunteer and supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 30 years. In his personal life, one of his greatest joys was bringing a smile to others with his lighthearted jokes. John lived life to the fullest. Many of his happiest moments were family vacations to Martha's Vineyard and Old Silver Beach. He most enjoyed fishing, special time with his grandkids and sitting next to Debbie by the fire watching the Patriots. Whenever someone was in need, John was always only a phone call away and would do whatever he could to help. His selflessness will never be forgotten. John's family requests in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to; Boston Children's Hospital, The Jimmy Fund or The Make A Wish Foundation. The Funeral will be Tuesday August 1st with family and friends gathering at The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. in North Grafton at 10 AM begin a funeral procession at 10:30 AM to St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St. in Westborough for the celebration of a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Luke the Evangelist Church, 70 West Main St. in Westborough. He will then be laid to rest at St. Luke's Cemetery in Westborough. All are invited to calling hours Monday July 31st from 4 to 8 PM at The Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St. in NORTH GRAFTON. A book to share memories and offer condolences is available at; www.RoneyFuneralHome.com Roney Funeral Home Grafton MA 508-839-4491 www.RoneyFuneralHome.com

View the online memorial for John F. Jr. McCABE