John P. McLaughlin passed away at home on October 2, 2023. He was 89 years of age. Born in Bethpage, Long Island, New York. He lived in Kearny, Glen Ridge, and then North Arlington, New Jersey.
Memorial visitation will be on Sunday, October 8th from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. at Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny, NJ.
John was a retired firefighter and a veteran of the U.S. Army. As a young man, he was a talented athlete. He was also the most dedicated Giants football fan. He loved being a firefighter and the commitment to helping others. He loved most of all his grandchildren and attending all of their activities.
John leaves behind his loving daughter Tara Brennan and her husband Ted Brennan. He was predeceased by his son John P. McLaughlin Jr. and is survived by their mother Ann Russell; Grandfather (PopPop) to Shane, Cole, Lucas, and Cora. Brother of the late Elizabeth Wallis he is survived by her husband Edward Wallis and their children (his nieces) Shannon Fahey and Kelly Eveland.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider a donation to New Jersey Crime Victims’ Law Center, 83 Woodport Road, Suite 1D, Sparta Township, NJ 07871.
