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John McNamee Obituary

John Patrick McNamee passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at the age of 95. John was born New Years Eve, 1912. He was a life-long El Pasoan, graduated from Cathedral High School and attended the Texas College of Mines. A veteran of the Navy, John proudly served in WWII. Early in his life, John was a firefighter and a miner. John then went to work for the FBI, where he met his wife Lucille, and retired after 47 years. Lucille preceded him in death after 53 years of devotion to each other. He is also preceded by his brother James, sisters Mary and Elizabeth, and his grandson Glenn. "Mr. John" as he was lovingly called by all, is survived by his three children: his sons, Mike McNamee and wife Marcia, son Danny McNamee and wife Annette, and his daughter, Sharon McNamee. His grandchildren: Tommy Osborne and wife Paula; Kenny Osborne and wife Miriam; Rebecca Clark and husband Chris; Michelle Hart and husband Rob; Kyle Lord and husband Adam; and Casey McNamee. In addition, he leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Christian, Shelby, Miles, Griffin, Rowan and Hudson, and a sister-in-law, Ruth Lewis. Visitation will be held Friday, March 28, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 6:30 P.M. at Martin Funeral Home West. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 118 N. Campbell St. with Msgr. William Ryan and Msgr. Francis J. Smith, V.G.P.A. officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cathedral High School, 1309 N. Stanton St., El Paso, Texas 79902. Interment will follow at Evergreen Alameda Cemetery. Services entrusted to Martin Funeral Home West, 128 N. Resler Dr., El Paso, Texas 79912.

Published by El Paso Times from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John McNamee

16 Entries

April 8, 2008

"Let me say this about that!"

Mr. McNamee:

It was a privilege to have worked with and for you. Your common sense and 3x5 cards served the El Paso division exceptionally.

Thank You

Paul Miller

R. Jon & Alicia Meier

April 2, 2008

Mike & Marcia,
So sorry to hear of your loss and though we never met your dad I'm sure he was a wonderful person, for he certainly raised a wonderful son. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all your loved ones.

Jo Ann Bentley

April 1, 2008

I was out of town this past week and upon return to work at the FBI (El Paso) I read of Mr. McNamee's passing. I extend my condolences to his family and all close to him.

Mr. McNamee (I never called him John) will always be a part of my memory of my first day of work at the FBI. I always learned something from him whenever we had the occasion to visit with each other, and the topics varied from his recollection of sending teletypes upon the bombing of Pearl Harbor, to railroad memories (my dad was a railroader). As the dedicated worker that he was, Mr. McNamee postponed his retirement until he knew the El Paso Division was safe, sound and settled in their move from the Federal Courthouse to the Federal Building. I will always have fond memories of him and his lovely wife, Lucille. I am thankful to have had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Mr. McNamee. (I always loved receiving his typed notes; he made them personalized.)

Buck Gardner

March 31, 2008

Mike and family,
I was saddend to hear of your father's passing. I lost my younger
brother just last month. You'll be in our prayers.

Buck Gardner

Tom McGuire

March 31, 2008

Fondly I remember the McNamee family. Sharon baby sat for us on occasion and Mike played ball at Jesuit High School. When picking Sharon up Mr & Mrs McNamee were a pleasant and caring couple. My sympathy and prayers are with the family. Tom McGuire

Mike Mattingly

March 29, 2008

When my folks first moved to El Paso in 1949, one of the first friends they made were John and Lucille MCNamee. I remember going over to their house many times when Lucille was my Cub Scout Den Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Sharon, Danny and the whole McNamee family. Mr. John will be missed.

Mike Casey

March 29, 2008

Mr. McNamee,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice our Country-first when you served in the USN during WW II and secondly when you served with the FBI. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

William R Colbert

March 28, 2008

Mr. McNamee, I will always remember
our association with great feelings.
As I recall the days of early "old Bureau",
you will always come to
mind as one that had standards we
all should adhere to. I miss our
great conversations and times.
My sincerest condolences to the
McNamee family .

William R (Ray) Colbert
former RMT El Paso FBI office
William R Colbert (El Paso)

ED BASHUR

March 28, 2008

A man of great knowledge and forsight. The words "sorry lot" were one of his favorite referrals. He will be missed and remembered.

Ellie Knight

March 28, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McNamee's passing. I have many wonderful memories of him as I worked with him for many years. I hope that the memories you have will help sustain you through this sad time. God Bless You.

B. Poer

March 28, 2008

I met Mr. McNamee in 1984 when he became my supervisor. He was a wonderful man to work with, always listened to you, and never, ever lost his cool. I am proud to have known and worked with this wonderful man and I will miss him, but I will always be grateful for what he taught me.

Manny and Margaret Pacillas

March 28, 2008

Thank you, Mr. John, for the wonderful example of your life and the true meaning of family that you showed us, along with your wife, throughout your life. We are most blessed to have known your son, Danny, since more than thirty years ago. You are a shining light to us all.

William R Colbert

March 28, 2008

Mary Ann Vernon

March 28, 2008

I remember Mr. McNamee always observing us while we were working to make sure we knew what we were doing, and that we were doing it correctly. He would say funny things like "You look as busy as a one-armed paper-hanger with the hives!" He was a strict disciplinarian, but you always knew where you stood with him, and had confidence in him as a supervisor.

Joseph R. Calamia

March 27, 2008

"Let me say this about that!"

Mr. McNamee, you were the best boss I ever had, and without your prompting, I would never have graduated. Thank you for your unselfish interest and devotion to all of us "old-time" clerks, the FBI, and... your country. The world and the "Big-B" will never be the same without you.

Thank you for the memories!!

Jerry Want

March 27, 2008

I've done several work projects for Mr. John. I admired his spunk and his personal attention to his beautiful lawn, which really set him back when he had to plant "rocks" in the front yard because it was too much for him to attend to. I'll miss you pardner !

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