John J. Horan Jr.

Horan, John J. Jr.
ALBANY - John J. Horan Jr. "Jack," 89, entered Eternal Life Monday, February 16, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of John and Loretta Ray Horan. He was a US Army Veteran. Jack was a 1955 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy where he lettered in football and, later in life, served as Alumni President for several years. He was a senior sales executive and longtime employee of Moore Business Forms and, in retirement, Jack was a Realtor for Blackman & DeStefano. Jack was an avid fan of the UConn Huskies Women's Basketball team. He dabbled in the stock market, enjoyed traveling especially to Sint Maarten, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Jack was a communicant and Parish Council President of the former Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Albany. He enjoyed holiday meals with his family and especially spending time with his grandchildren. He had an outgoing personality and made friends wherever he went. He was the husband of the late Viola Willig Horan; father of Mary Picerno, and John J. Horan III (Sue); brother of the late Raymond Horan; grandfather of Joseph Picerno (Bridget Corlew) and Marissa Picerno Igo (Jon); brother-in-law of Grace Warner and Sally Horan; former father-in-law of Joseph Picerno. He is also survived by several nephews. Funeral Services Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street (Rev. Kenneth J. Doyle Way), Albany, N.Y. 12208, where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Those wishing to remember Jack in a special way may send a contribution to Night Out For You, Inc., PO Box 1341, Latham, N.Y. 12110 www.NightOutForYou.org To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com