John F. McCourt, Jr.

May 27, 1925 - November 12, 2018

John F. McCourt, Jr., of Laurel Springs, NJ, formerly a long-time resident of Fairview, passed away on Nov. 12, 2018 at the age of 93 years. Devoted husband of the late Tessie McCourt (nee Pomianek); Beloved father of John F. McCourt, III, and Barbara DelPidio, both of Laurel Springs; Dear brother of Joseph McCourt (Phyllis) of Wildwood, NJ; loving grandfather of Douglas DelPidio (Gia), Frank DelPidio (Nathena), John F. McCourt, IV, Matthew McCourt, Samuel DelPidio (Amber) and Tessa DelPidio (Alex); and proud great grandfather of Brighton DelPidio. He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert McCourt, Charles McCourt, and Raymond McCourt. John served in battle with the United States Army, first as an anti-aircraft artillery operator, then as a heavy machine gun operator on a half-track military vehicle during multiple campaigns in France, and Central Europe during World War II, and at the end of the war spent a short time in Czechoslovakia with American troops and allied forces. His battles included: the Battle of the Bulge in Ardennes, the Battle at Normandy, and the Battle of Rhineland. He was a successful businessman for many years in the South Jersey area, operating several healthy businesses. John formerly owned and operated both Ace Screen Printing, and Johnbar Realty (where he was the Broker of Record), both located in Glassboro. Viewing will be Saturday, November 24, 2018, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012. His Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish/St. Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood. Interment with his late wife will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Chews Landing, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Laurel Springs Fire Department, 723 W. Atlantic Avenue, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021.