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John "Jack" Joseph McGinn

John "Jack" Joseph McGinn Regional notice
1931-07-19 - 2026-10-13
Oakey's North Chapel
Service details listed with Oakey's Funeral Service (last service date 2026-10-19); verify visitation and service times on the funeral-home page.
John “Jack” Joseph McGinn Jr., devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on July 19, 1931, in Queens, New York, to the late John and Cecelia McGinn. Jack was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Scherff. He is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Gail McGinn; his children,...

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