"I am Greg?s brother from Windsor, ON Canada. Jack had made an impression on myself and my immediate family with his kind, gentle way on trips to the shore. He had also formed a solid friendship with my late parents thru their humour and love of a story. He will be missed and our thoughts are with Josephine, Kathleen, Kate, Will & my brother "
In loving memory of
John J. McGowan
June 19, 1931 - December 30, 2022
John J. McGowan, "Jack", on December 30, 2022, of Bellmawr; formerly of Runnemede. Age 91.
Beloved husband of Josephine McGowan (nee Smith) for 61 years. Devoted father of Kathleen McGowan-Sluggett (Greg) and the late Eileen Cook and father-in-law of Sean Cook. Loving Grandpop of Kate and Will. Dear brother of the late Thomas McGowan and the late Harold McGowan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jack proudly served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
There will be a visitation from 8:45am to 9:45am Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.
Funeral Mass 10am in the Church.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 (www.dementiasociety.org).
Tributes
"I worked for Jack when I first started in the insurance industry. He was a wonderful man. My prayers are with his family."
"Jack was such a wonderful person, always telling jokes and making you smile, God gave him a gift of laughter and love. He will be sadly missed by many friends & Family. Many prayers go out to his family. ????"
"Jack was a wonderful man God bless his soul ,May he rest in piece .He was so kind to me love Marylou Hoskins "
"Mr. McGowan, thank you for so many precious memories, particularly those Father?s Day golf outings with you, Kathleen and my dad. I will hold those memories and many others close, always. Rest in peace. Much love, Dawn "
"Uncle Jack, welcome home to our Lord. You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for everything you have done for me though my life, and always being there for us. I will miss you dearly. Good speed. Your nephew and Drexel Alumni brother, Joe "
"Uncle Jack will be so dearly missed! He was a blessing in our lives & a mainstay that will forever be imbedded in our hearts. RIP our beloved & we look forward to partying with you & Eileen again ??"
"Uncle Jack heaven is a little brighter since you arrived. I?m sure Eileen was waiting for you with a shot of Tullamore Dew. I was fortunate to have spent a lot of time with you so many funny memories. Love you?? till we meet again. RIP. Prayers for Aunt Jo Kathleen, Greg , Will and Kate. ???"