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John McCue Obituary
Jack was a graduate of Meyers High School and attended Virginia Military Institute and Penn State University. He served his country in the U.S. Army, where he earned the rank of Sergeant, World War II.
Jack was the former owner of Ritter Electric Service and later retired from the Tobyhanna Army Depot. He was a founding member of the Kingston Community Swimming Pool and served faithfully on the Pool Authority for 41 years. One of his greatest achievements was that so many children learned to swim at the Kingston Pool because of his efforts. He was a member of the Kingston Rotary Club, where he achieved perfect attendance for 48 years. He was twice recognized by Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Kingston.
Surviving are his dear wife, the former Catherine (Kay) Roan; seven proud and grateful children, John (Jack) Jr. and his wife Joan, Allentown; Mollie Gurgal and her husband Alan, Kingston; Thomas, Forty Fort; Mark, Kingston; Patrick, Kingston; Christopher and his wife Heidi, Kingston; Michael, Forty Fort. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Erin, Sean, Megan, Brian, John Paul, Katie, A.J., Sarah, Evan, Adam, Caitlin, Christopher and David. Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters, Rita Cutter and her husband William, Dallas; Connie Dombroski and her husband Harry, Arlington, Texas; Donald, Dallas; Paul and his wife Grace, Dallas; Dolores Dunleavy and her husband Michael, Wilkes-Barre; Gerald and his wife Patricia, Wilkes-Barre; Anne Marie Gavigan and her husband Donald, Shavertown; Sara (Sally) Kane, Dallas.
The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Saturday from Hugh B. Hughes Funeral Home, Forty Fort, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Ignatius Church, Kingston. Interment will be in St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Larksville. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to James Brennan Memorial Scholarship Fund at Luzerne County Community College; St. Ignatius Church; or the American Heart Association.
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Jack Sloan
February 20, 2006
Dear McCue family,
The entire Sloan family offers our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad.....He was a great person and I always remember the rides to all the away Kingston footballs games back in the old days...
Best wishes,
Jack Sloan
Mariel Batjiaka
February 18, 2006
Dear Kay and all the McCue Family,
We were very saddened to learn of Jack's passing. We send our most heartfelt sympathy.
We have the fondest memories of Jack--driving the kids around on the go-cart behind the house, sitting at the lake watching the kids and grandkids swim, the grand time we had when you came to San Francisco.
Jack was a wonderful man whose sense of humor and kindness brought joy to so many. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
The Batjiaka Family
Paul, Mariel (Gorman), Ryan and Andrew
John Miles
February 17, 2006
To my friend Chris and the entire McCue family:
We extend our most heartfelt and deepest sympathy during this difficult time. May God bless you all and may His love comfort you now and in the coming days and weeks ahead.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
The Miles Family
Cathy & Jack Klem
February 17, 2006
We were sorry to hear of Mr. McCue's passing. We have lots of fond memories of Mr. McCue at the pool and of our times growing up on Vaughn Street. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Reilly
February 17, 2006
Dear Tom, Pat, Doyle and the entire McCue family. I am unable to attend the viewing but would like to express my deepest sympathy. His legacy will live on in all of you. Fondly, Michelle
Bettilou Gaus
February 17, 2006
Our sincere sympathy, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. He was such a neat guy. Alwyas a ready smile and a helping hand.
Bettilou and Joe Gaus
Don Stroman
February 17, 2006
To The McCue Family:
My condolences and prayers go out to your entire family.
I did not know Jack, Sr personally but I graduated from King's with his son Jack, Jr in 1974.
May God Bless you and ease the burden in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Don Stroman
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