John J. Peacock III

John J. Peacock III, age 78, of Williamstown, NJ, a loving Husband and devoted Father and Grandfather, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 4, 2016. 

Predeceased by his parents John Jr. and Ellen (nee Spilker), he was born and raised in Philadelphia the eldest of five children.  He graduated from Bishop Neumann High School Class of 1956 and married the love of his life, Patricia, in May of 1960.  Shortly afterwards he was called to military service and served his country as a solider and Military Police Officer in Europe as a member of the United States Army.  Upon completion of his military service he resumed his 40 year civilian service career with the United States Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, where he was awarded the Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Medal before his retirement.  His greatest pleasure in retirement was spending time with and taking care of his wife, his children and most of all his grandchildren.  An avid sports fan and a simple man who enjoyed completing the daily crossword puzzle, he spent more than 40 years positively impacting the lives of many young men and women coaching in Monroe Township Little League and Gloucester County CYO, coaching the St. Mary’s Boys to championships in 1986, 1989 and 1991.

He is survived by his wife of more than 56 years Patricia (nee Devlin), his six children; John J. Peacock (Marie), Kathryn Mary Peacock, Karen Ann Collins (Kenneth Jr.), James J. Peacock (Lisa), Joseph G. Peacock (Kimberly) and Claire Marie Folk, his 18 grandchildren; Jena, Kristine, Victoria, Jacqueline, Amanda, Daniel, Andrew, John  Jr., Patrick, Gerard, Evan, Brendan, Jack, Joseph, Carleigh, Dara, Charles and Jamie; his siblings Robert Peacock, Maryellen Nebe, William Peacock and Josephine Kelly, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.  

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Wednesday from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Peace Parish/ St. Mary’s RC Church, Main St. & Carroll Ave., Williamstown.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM.  Interment with Military Honors at the Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Mary's School, 32 Carroll Ave., Williamstown, NJ 08094.

Arrangements are under the direction of the BELL-HENNESSY FUNERAL HOME, Williamstown.

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.bell-hennessy.com.

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