John “Jack” McNamara, 91, lifelong resident of Kearny passed away on December 16, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Ena McNamara (nee McGarril). Devoted father of John McNamara and his wife Jean, Cynthia Finan and her deceased husband Jim, Nancy Policano and her husband Joseph. Dear grandfather of Anthony, Katie, Carly and her husband Nick, Breanne, and James. Cherished great grandfather of Gabriela. Jack is predeceased by his siblings James, George, and Dave McNamara, and Jean Flanagan. Before retiring Jack worked for Otis Elevator, Harrison for over 20 years until it was closed down then started a new career at Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission in Newark working his way up to waste water supervisor. Jack was an usher for over 40 years in St. Cecilia’s Church, Kearny. But, what gave Jack the most pleasure was watching his entire family grow.
Family and friends are welcome to visit on Tuesday, 3-7pm in Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny.
Funeral service will begin at 9am Wednesday in the funeral home followed by a 10am mass of christian burial in St. Cecilia’s RCC, Kearny.
Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
