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JOHN J. McELROY Jr.
1982 - 2017
JOHN J. McELROY Jr.
1982 - 2017
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BORN
1982
DIED
2017
JOHN McELROY Obituary
Beloved son of John J. (Debra Schilling) McElroy, Sr. and Brenda (Corbin) McElroy; loving father of Marissa, Sandra, Ashley, Camren, and Alexis; brother of Matthew "Chewy," Jamie, Chayla, Daniel, Isabelle, and Madison; grandson on Patricia and the late Robert Fennell, and Linda and James Geiger. Friends will be received at FRANK F. DeBOR FUNERAL HOME, INC., 1065 Brookline Blvd., 412-561-0380 on Friday, March 3, 2017, at 10 a.m. where a service will be held at 11 a.m.
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ashley
February 23, 2023
six years since i seen your amazing face. i miss you my angel.
ash.
December 11, 2022
Hi daddy. i don’t know why i “write” in this. it’s for condolences. but. i guess it’s just some place for me to talk to you. i guess. i miss you. not sure how i’ve gotten through these past six years. but. you could say i made it. as the days go by, i have nothing to say anymore. sometimes i do. like now, sort of. but most times, i don’t have anything to say.
All my love.
.
May 7, 2022
hello my angel. i miss you more than words could ever express. it’s still so hard to live knowing i can’t see you everyday any more like i used to. i’ll never get over it. you’re the only man in my life that i will ever truly really need. im so mad at myself. i keep forgetting what you sound like. even when i hear it from a video or something i forget it instantly. i don’t know why.. i wish i could bring you back, or at least visit you in heaven.. wish there were visiting hours. sigh.
i love you. so, so, so much. My boyfriend reminds me SO much of you. he played your favorite country song, and sang it to me. don’t worry, i’m introducing him to good music like Ashanti and all that. The one time, i got into the truck and he goes “i got a song for you.” and puts on Foolish by Ashanti. He also randomly at like 9:30 brought me snacks to my house. Isn’t that cute? our anniversary type thing is the day after your birthday, isn’t that crazy? imma go now. bye. i love you with al my heart.
ashley..
November 12, 2021
Hey..
I miss you so much. I think about you all the time. i can’t believe you’ve been gone for this long.. i still don’t believe it. You’re just MIA..right..? i miss you so much daddy. please come back. i need my daddy. brush my hair for me. please. hug me. i need one of your hugs. Can we go to grandmas and order pizza..? i’ll order it again. Can i get a 2 liter of Dr.Pepper? Can we go swimming? maybe you could take me fishing. Can you teach me how to drive? Maybe we could go and a pick out a truck.. i wish you still had that truck. i wanna ride with you to denise’s and listen to country music while you sing to me. Buy donuts on our way to school.. pick me up from school and give mom a heart attack.. im begging you. come back :(
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Ashley
January 8, 2021
Hi Daddy. I’m almost 15. I can get a job soon. I’ll be able to drive next year. If you were here, I would always come see you. I dreamt about you couple days ago. So did mom. We miss you. We really do. I miss you. My best friend
Isabelle
August 25, 2020
Welp Johnny I made it I'm 16 now...that's still so weird to say...u know when I lost u I didn't think I was going to be able to get through all of the pain I didn't think I was going to make it past 13 but look at me I did it...I hope u're proud of me...on my birthday it hit me really hard...I turned 16 and u wasn't there to celebrate it with me...at least not in person...bruh I miss u so much...hours before my birthday Amanda and Gram brought u up and I just couldn't do it I walked away cuz it still hurts that u're gone...I know I'm supposed to except it and move on but I can't...I miss u so much Johnny...I love u big bro...
Isabelle
August 25, 2020
Welp Johnny I made it I'm 16 now...that's still so weird to say...u know when I lost u I didn't think I was going to be able to get through all of the pain I didn't think I was going to make it past 13 but look at me I did it...I hope u're proud of me...on my birthday it hit me really hard...I turned 16 and u wasn't there to celebrate it with me...at least not in person...bruh I miss u so much...hours before my birthday Amanda and Gram brought u up and I just couldn't do it I walked away cuz it still hurts that u're gone...I know I'm supposed to except it and move on but I can't...I miss u so much Johnny...I love u big bro...♡
Ashley
July 24, 2020
Ello m8. Heres an Update of how im doing;
Couple months ago I stumbled upon AMAZING Youtubers, SG, CB, JW, CS, EC, AD, DL, KS, SE, XW, CM, KL, KL, JC, A, To$ha, and others. And I'm just obsessed with them. Also for my birthday, i got tickets to see Harry Styles. Me and my friend Haley go in an argument and we weren't friends no more, we made up, now we best friends again. I started a fan-page for the boys and the girls i mentioned, and i met some cool friends. I'm also currently trying to write a song in your honor.. its not working out.. but im going to keep trying for YOU only. Anyways, We got rid of a rock in the way if you know what i mean.. Back to the updates, Im hoping to meet SG and CB and the others one day. CB is like 24 but that's okay, cos im 18 in 4 years and i can be his girlfriend haha!! Anyways, Im going into 9th grade.. Ive been contacting record labels and all that.. yeah.. been a pretty boring summer haha.. but this is getting long so i mind as well wrap this up. I miss you alot and I love you. I hope youre doing well and enjoying your heavenly days.. You're always my guardian angle and will forever be my best friend.. Miss you lots!!
Hugs and Kisses xoxo
~Your loving Daughter,
A ♡♡♡♡
Ashley McElroy
March 7, 2020
Three years. Last night I went online and talked to a psychic. She said she saw you smiling. And said that you are very proud of me. Well, I'm proud of you too, for being there the last two years of my life. And making an effort. If only you could meet the person I like. He is funny and amazingly handsome lol. Anyways, as grandma said, yes I do miss you. I love how they all talk to you just like I do. I wish you could somehow bring me and Belle and Grandma closer, so that we can all talk together again. I love you and always will! :)
Isabelle Wojichowski
February 8, 2020
Hey Johnny ik it's been awhile since I wrote in here...but u're always on my mind...especially with an amazing thing that happened kinda recently that I have a feeling u might have done or helped with lol...idrk what to say...i usually just talk to u in my room but since its almost been 3 years without u I figured I'd write something...i miss u so much...i wish u was still around...I wish I could talk to u in person and tell u everything and introduce u to Fin...he such a goofball some the of the jokes he makes and the stuff he does reminds me of u a little bit...i bet yinz would get along well...i wish I could hug u rn and hear ur voice and just tell u how much I love u and u mean the absolute world to me...but ik u already know that...thank u Johnny for watching over us and being our guardian angel...rest in peace big brother...i love u ♡
Brenda Mcelroy
January 26, 2020
I miss you so much my Angel from above its hard to believe it's almost 3 years since i last seen your face and held you in my arms please watch over us all, especially your children and now grandchildren you would be so proud of them. I love how Ashley talks to you, she misses you so much my son we all do. RIP my Angel and please watch over us all.
Ashley McElroy
January 18, 2020
I light this candle for you. I love you dearly. i dont have much to say.. maybe i will tomorrow.
Ashley McElroy
December 25, 2019
Merry Christmas! Another year gone so fast. Three years.. welp, have a wonderful Christmas up there.. Love ya
Ashley McElroy
July 1, 2019
In loving memory of my daddy. We will love you and miss you always. Ive never felt so, so sad in my life. Mom was trying to fix cams carpet and she said if you were there, youd be telling her everything she was doing was wrong lol I thought it was funny. Anyways I love you and watch over us!
Ashley Mcelroy
July 1, 2019
I love you so much and I miss every moment I had with you
mommy and baby boy johnny jim
Brenda McElroy
February 13, 2018
Isabelle Wojichowski
November 10, 2017
Johnny I miss u like crazy there is not a second that goes by that ur not in my head every time I listen to our song I cry and when I look up or around my room idk y but I expect to see u and get up and hug u I need u so much right know Johnny u always knew how to put a smile on my face...I hope ur having fun with Lizzy if she's up there with ya I miss u so so so so much I love u Johnny ull always be my hero♥♥♥♥♥
Isabelle Wojichowski
November 1, 2017
Hey Johnny I found the necklace u bought me I wore it all day while I was working at the haunted house u brought me good luck even tho I lost half of my eyebrow but its all good no worries it will grow back but I'm glad I found it... its the last thing u ever bought me...or gave me...I've been thinking a lot about u lately...
I keep on wondering what would happen if I could rewind time and fix everything but everyone keeps on telling me everything happens for a reason...I wonder what the reason was for losing u...man do I want to hug u so bad...I love u Johnny so so much
Isabelle Wojichowski
October 7, 2017
Hey big bro I miss u i can't stop thinking about u I wish u was here I want to hear u voice again so bad and hug u...u was my best friend and will always be never forget that ok...I love u Johnny...I love u so much...
Brenda corbin/McElroy
September 7, 2017
This is another message from your mom I miss you so much baby how much I wish you were still here with me. This pain hasn't gotten any easier and now your girls are far away from me, I really don't know how much more I can take please watch over them all and your sister's, also thank you for the gift of a new life coming into this world, I really believe you had a part in it RIP baby I love you with all my heart
A- XoXo
September 6, 2017
The last thing i ever wanted to do was to write my goodbye or my see you later. I avoided this... but its 7 months now... 7 months since you went home. It hasn't gotten any easier. We think about you everyday and miss you so much it hurts. They say time heals wounds but its just a band-aid for us. This pain will never subside. Your babies need you to watch over them and be their guardian angel. We love you to the moon and back. Rest well john, rest well. ❤❤
Isabelle Wojichowski
April 21, 2017
Hey Johnny its Isabelle ur little sister I miss u it hurts so much knowing my big brother past away I wish I could turn back time and tell u how much I love u and that u r the best big brother i could ever ask for I remember a couple times I snuck u into the house and we just hanged in my room talking for hours or u would take me out so we would have some bonding time and even though I'm the youngest I felt closer to u then anyone I wish u was here. I feel bad knowing mom is in pain I know she is strong but it seems like losing u is tearing her apart I really wish u didn't leave us Johnny I wanted my boyfriends to meet u and say "wow u got an awesome brother" I wish that my future kids could meet their great Uncle Johnny but u can't change the past. I love u and miss u so much Johnny at least I know my guardian angel is my brother
Brenda McElroy (mom)
April 20, 2017
Time keeps passing but I'm standing still in time missing you more and more every day. This pain in my heart seems to keep growing. Losing you is like having my heart ripped out of my chest, they say to he pain will subside but for me it seems as though it keeps growing. Please wait for me and watch over your brothers and sisters they need it badly. I miss you so damn much I don't know what to do with myself. I love you with all my heart Mom
Chayla
March 29, 2017
John you were the best big brother anyone could ask for. I miss u more n more everyday. I wish you was here but I know u are no longer suffering. I love you with all my heart and it doesn't get easier. Please watch over all of us u and uncle Jeff. I know your not alone you have family where your at but your family here misses you. Watch over me and the family we need it
Best photo of you and your babies. They will miss you forever. Rest well john forever & a day
Amy Lee
March 23, 2017
Brenda McElroy (Mom)
March 23, 2017
I light this candle for you my son, you were always a mama's boy, I miss you so much it hurts, I know you want me to move forward and be happy, I'm trying but it's too hard. I have to for your sister's sake. I put a fake smile on and play the same game every day, it's very hard for me to pull myself together every morning but I do to a point. I didn't get the chance to see or tell you I loved you or even say goodbye to you that's what hurts the most. Rest in peace my beautiful son someday I will see you again
Brenda McElroy
March 23, 2017
I miss you so much it hurts, wish we had more time together, your baby sister Belle also misses you stopping at the house. I don't know how I'm going to get through losing my oldest son. But I know now you have no worries or pain please watch over all your siblings they need you as I do. Rest in peace my baby boy I love you with all my heart
Jamie McElroy
March 12, 2017
I love n miss you so much. You were my brother and my friend. My heart will forever be missing an important piece. ❤ Love always... Your baby sister.
Brenda McElroy
March 11, 2017
To my son I will miss you with all my heart, I'm still having a hard time believing that you are not here. I can't stop crying. You had so much more life to live and things to fix. I'm not supposed to be burying you, you are supposed to do that for me. I love and miss you with my whole heart. Damn it I still need you
Elaine Moore
March 1, 2017
I'm truly sorry my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends RWG MY FRIEND
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