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John McGill Jr.
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John F. McGill, Jr., 83, of Brentwood, CA passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on August 10, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John was raised in Long Beach, California, attended Santa Clara University, and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Luisa McGill; two children, Maria Woodruff and John F. McGill, III; four grandchildren, Andrew, Thomas, Aliza, and Noah; and his six siblings, Mary, Paul, Eileen, Maureid, Mildred, and Michele. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred McGill.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Brentwood. California. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association in John's memory.
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