John "Jack" McCabe's Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of John “Jack” McCabe, Jr, announce his passing on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the wonderful age of 90.
He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts to John and Aurore (Hamel) McCabe. Jack joined the United States Navy and proudly served during the Korean War aboard the U.S.S. Cascade. He moved to Brooklyn where he worked at Kroger’s, Cooper’s, Ace and eventually retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
Jack is survived by his children, John (Jeri) McCabe III, Daniel (Jane) McCabe, Patrick McCabe and Kimberly McCabe; stepchildren, Robert (Jeanette) Bartlett II and Kathy (Pat) Leonardo and brothers, Bill (Lois) McCabe and Jim (Eleanor) McCabe. He has 13 grandchildren: 14 great grandchildren with 3 more great grandchildren on the way. Jack was known as “Guppy” and “Gramps” to his grandchildren and often went by “Pop’s” or “Popsicle” to his children.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his infant son Joseph, and his loving wife Elaine, his sisters, Margaret, Eleanor, Pauline, Carol and Mary; two brothers, George and Edward.
Jack was a member of the Brooklyn American Legion Wilber Bartlett, Post 315 for 61 years. He also served on the Norvell Township Board as Trustee. Although “back east” was “going home” to him. He loved his home in Brooklyn where he could be found on his golf cart illegally driving around the neighborhood meeting the neighbors. Jack loved crossword puzzles and telling a joke or two up until his very last day. He was a huge Red Sox fan, loved all things Irish and enjoyed listening to the Celtics on the radio. Later in life he realized a newfound fondness for two cats and a dog who were always on his lap or by his side.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kielhorn along with his staff and the staff at Henry Ford Jackson for their care of Jack. Most importantly as Jack would say, his “babysitter” Lisa Nardi who was his constant care companion that the family is especially grateful to.
Jack’s family and friends will gather, Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at St. Joseph Shrine Catholic Church with the Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 11:00 am. Fr. Tom Franklin will serve as celebrant. The internment will follow at 12: 00 pm.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project. Please leave a message of comfort for Jack’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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