John McAleer Jr., 74, of Port Richey, Florida passed away July 6, 2012 at the Regional Medical Center of Bayonet Point, Hudson, Florida. John passed due to natural causes.
A wounded US Navy Veteran of the Korean War, BT1C McAleer served aboard the USS Thetis Bay-LPH 6. After being medically discharged from the US Navy, he was a dedicated employee of 35 years working as a manager for B & B Records.
John McAleer was a life time member of the VFW Post 9863, Gaithersburg, Maryland. John recently returned to Florida from his home in Maryland last September. He was a avid fisherman and golfer. John enjoyed the outdoors and spent a lot of time doing the things that he loved. John was a loving father and grandfather a gifted and generous man who always put others first. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Preceded in death by his parents, John J. and Margaret (Bryant) McAleer Sr. brother David and John's wife, Barbara Ann McAleer who passed away in November of 2003, he is survived by his loving family: John J. McAleer III of Frederick, MD; his daughters, Bonnie McAleer of Gaithersburg, MD, Catherine Lee and her husband, Larry of Port Richey, Florida and ; six loving sisters; Delores, Nancy, Linda, Joan, Sandra; and Cheryl. John has six grandchildren; Benjamin Shapiro, Joshua Shapiro, Justin McAleer, Brett Miller, Alexis McAleer and Faith McAleer and two great grandchildren: Conner McAleer and Mason Lee.
There will be a service with full military honors at Florida National Cemetery, 6505 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513, at 3:00 PM, Friday, November 23, 2012 with Marion County Military Honor Guard, to officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that you make a donation to www.woundedwarriorproject.org in the memory of BT1C John J. Mc Aleer Jr.
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Dad, over these recent years I feel like I finally got to know you. Who knew you had such a sense of humor. I will miss you so very much. I know how much you missed mom and now you are forever with her. Dad I won’t say goodbye just see you later.
I love you, your #1 daughter.
I’m sorry we weren’t able to have that family reunion. I will miss you. Love from your little Republican sister.
Even though we didn’t grow up together the times we did spend together as a family in later years I will always remember. I’m so grateful for the good times and I’m so sorry I wasn’t there to say goodbye and tell you how much I love you; so I’m telling you now. You were so much like our father I’ll never forget seeing you in the hospital when Barbara died. I really thought it was daddy walking towards me when I arrived at the hospital. Rest in peace John, love Joanie.
You will be missed greatly. You will never be forgotten. I’m so thankful for the time that I had with you, even though it was not long enough. You will remain in my heart and thoughts for the rest of my days. We love you. Sandi, Alexis and Faith McAleer
Cathy and family:
I did not get to meet your Dad but he always sounded like he was a wonderful man and was always full of adventure. What Cathy said was wonderful, do not say good bye, just see you later. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I know how much he will be missed.
Dearest Dad,
One of the greatest heartaches one can endure is the loss of a parent. In our case, we have lost you both. I would like to think that you are with mom, happy, not a care in the world watching over us. The heartbreak of losing you without warning is so tremendous so life altering. I am grateful that I had 5 wonderful years with you, I was able to get to know you over that time and boy are we alike!!! I love you, I love that in the tragedy of losing our mother she gifted you to me (relatively speaking). You are my hero, you are and always will be the only man that I feel was flawless! I, like Cathy do not have it in me to say goodbye to you…. for now its…..Until we meet again. You are missed every minute of everyday. THE DAY YOU PASSED AWAY, A PART OF ME WENT TOO! FOR I COULD NOT BEAR THE THOUGHT OF NOT BEING CLOSE TO YOU. YOU’LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN, YOUR ALWAYS ON MY MIND, YOU HAVE A SPACE IN MY HEART, AND WILL….. TILL THE END OF TIME. P.S. TELL MOM I LOVE HER AND MISS HER SO MUCH I ACHE! XOXOXOX YOUR LOVING DAUGHTER (# 2) Bonnie
Me and my two little ones miss you dearly. Especially little Livi. I still havent had the heart to tell her that God called you home. It was such a pleasure and an honor just to have met you. You had such a kind heart and children can easily pick that up. You were are an angel and we all look forward to seeing you again when its our time to come home. Rest in peace…..Love, Tiffany, Melissa and Livia
Hey everybody,
I hope this doesn’t reach you too late.
I don’t want you to worry,
Because life up here is great.
I can’t wait for you to see the beauty of heaven,
But I know it’s not your time.
I really miss you guys,
But I know you’ll be just fine.
You know I can see you right,
So please stop shedding tears.
You guys, I’m perfectly fine,
So conquer all your fears.
I’ll be watching your every move.
Relax! I won’t spill your beans.
But stop all those naughty things you do,
Because you know there’s nothing He can’t see.
I need you to come here to meet me,
But not if you misbehave,
So please keep God in your heart,
And you’ll be safe and saved.
Hey guys I know you miss me.
It’s really hard not to.
But please, please stop grieving,
Because you’re making me sad too.
You guys have been a great family,
And I am truly blessed.
You’ve raised me through my earthly life,
Now God will do the rest.
He’s really a great person,
And an even better friend,
So I’m in great hands,
And on Him you can also depend.
Oh boy, I’m getting carried away.
I want to say so many things,
But I really have to go now,
Because today I’m getting my wings.
Bye you guys, love you forever and a day!
P.S.: Be good. I’ll be watching!!!
To my dearest family, some things I’d like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I’m writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there’s no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I’m out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, “I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again,
you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They’ll be here later on.
I need you here badly, you’re part of my plan.
There’s so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man,”
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day’s chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you….in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry: it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who’s in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night……”My day was not in vain.”
And now I am contented…that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you’re walking down the street
and you’ve got me on your mind;
I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it’s time for you to go….from that body to be free.
Remember you’re not going…..you’re coming here to me.
My brother Johnny,I love you and you will truly be missed!!!!I know your golfing with David while Barb & mom are sipping on coffee..God keep you & your kids….
dear john
I cower in front of you I could not protect her from the monster she put up a hell of a fight defiant to the end but now I send her to you so you can watch over her again she is with her mom and dad where she belongs she was so good to me I did not deserve such a beautiful creature she made me such a better person
she never found fault with any one or any thing she always found the beauty I will always love her and keep her memory alive Catherine my love if there is a after life I will find you you are at peace now rest my warrior you have earned it I will always love you