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John McEntee Obituary
GREENSBORO — John Joseph McEntee, 93, passed away Friday morning, December 2, 2011 at Wesley Long hospital. Mr. McEntee will be honored with a full military service at Westminster Gardens Cemetery to be held at 2 PM on Monday, December 5, 2011.
Mr. McEntee was born April 1, 1918 in Belfast Ireland to the parents of John and Catherine McEntee, immigrating to the United States at the age of 3. He served the 90th Infantry Division of Patton's Third Army, was a prisoner of war, and holds the Purple Heart with two clusters and the Bronze Star. Returning to civilian life he completed his formal education at New York University while serving the Yonkers Fire Department and raising three sons. Upon completion of his education Mr. McEntee joined the Geigy Chemical Company, retiring at the age of 72.
Mr. McEntee is preceded by his parents, John and Catherine, and wife Lenore Reimann McEntee. He is survived by one of seven sisters, Kay Schindo of Rye, NY. Also surviving Mr. McEntee are sons Devin and wife Rebecca of Hermann MO, Shawn and wife Kim of Jamestown, NC, and, Robin and wife Lilus of San Francisco, CA. Surviving grandchildren are Eric, Quinn, Lauren and Meagan McEntee and great grandsons Colin and Jeremy McEntee.
Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the McEntee family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com
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Cory Heisler
December 5, 2011
To Devin, Eric & Denise, and the McEntee Family:
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. Hopefully, the good memories will help to get through this difficult time. With Sympathy and Prayers to you all.
Sincerely, Cory Heisler
Marcia Williams
December 5, 2011
Shawn:
I am sorry to hear about your father. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
December 5, 2011
Shawn,just got the news,sorry to hear about your Dad, Sending Prayers to you and your whole Family. If you need anything please let me know. Donnie Inman
Nancy Moore
December 4, 2011
To the McEntee Family,
John was a true American hero. He was a good man, husband, father, grandfather & great-grandfather. It was my pleasure to know him.
With deepest sympathy, Nancy
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Carol Schindo
December 4, 2011
Hi Devin, Shawn & Robin (& families)...saddened to get the news about Uncle John. I'd like to be at the service, but time is not on my side, as I just spoke to my mother yesterday. I'd like to keep in touch in the future as our family shrinks & grows...I'm in FL (Kathie is too). 1501 Crescent Circle C18. Lake Park. 33403. 203-561-3671 cell. [email protected]. Update me when you get a chance. Thinking of you, Carol.
Odell & Mary Alice Cox
December 4, 2011
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