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John Marcy Obituary
Feb. 11, 1942 - April 30, 2024
Born Feb 11, 1942 in Lackawanna, NY passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Paula (Linton); children Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Lesley (Levicki), and Jennifer (Mrochek); 17 grandchildren; sister Rita (late David) Daberkow, brother-in-law David Quagliana, and six nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sister Ruth (Quagliana). Colonel Marcy attended Queen of All Saints Elementary School, Canisius High School, and graduated from John Carroll University. He entered the Army in 1964 serving in a multitude of Infantry, Aviation and Procurement Assignments. His military career spanned a variety of command assignments, included two combat tours in Vietnam and was highlighted by a five-year assignment as the Assistant Program Manager (Log) during the development of the US Army's Apache Helicopter Program. His awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medal w/OLC, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/valor device, 23 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge, and countless certificates and letters of commendation. Upon retirement from the Army, Colonel Marcy and his wife remained in Hudson, OH where he pursued a 2nd career in Aquatics Management. He retired once again from the Hudson School System where he directed the Aquatic Programs for the Elementary School as well as the Hudson Recreation Department. During retirement he continued a close association with aquatics by consulting for developers, volunteering for the Red Cross, and managing several swimming pools throughout the Hudson area. In 2020, John and Paula relocated to South Pasadena, FL. He continued to service his community as Director on the Board of Directors at Baywatch of Harbourside. A dedicated father and grandfather, John committed to travel for their concerts, sporting events, performances, religious milestones, graduations, and weddings. He also loved a good song, and his enjoyment of the sunshine was unmatched. Visitation will be held on May 10th from 9-10 am at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dade Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. A funeral mass will follow at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Rd, Woodbridge, VA. Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.
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Bob Schulz
May 22, 2024
I first met John in the fall of 1955 when we became freshmen at Canisius High School in Buffalo. My family moved to Ohio in 1956. We both became freshman at John Carroll University in the fall of 1959. John recognized me. We found that we had mutual interests including the Pershing Rifles which is a military fraternity. Over our college career were on many drill teams together. We were in the same platoon during ROTC Summer Camp. Together, we learned to fly through the U.S. Army ROTC program, and we were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants on the same day. We were roommates for 2 years. Life after college took us in different directions, but we always remained close friends. We stayed in touch by telephone, email, and on occasion, we were able to see each other. I last spoke to him a couple of weeks before he died. It is no secret that John was a multi-talented man. If he found something he could not do, he taught himself how to do it. He was a kind man with a big heart, and he had great military talent as exemplified by the many promotions, responsibilities, and awards that he earned throughout his distinguished Army career. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He was a marvelous human being, and a great friend. I will miss him very much. Rest in peace my friend.
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Jerry Mellick
May 7, 2024
Paula advised me of John's passing the other day. I was surprised. John and I worked together many times over the years, both in St. Louis and in Cleveland. I actually replaced him in Cleveland. We played racquetball together many times in Cleveland. I was fortunate to see him and Paula last year in Nashville at the QUAD A Summit when they came by to visit my helicopter we had on display. A great guy and super couple. I was always amazed at the hours he got up to take his kids to swimming lessons.
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