John L. “Jack” McNamara
Age 80, passed away on December 28, 2020. He was born in Lansing on September 7, 1940, the son of Thomas J. and Marion C. (Mepham) McNamara. He was a member of St. Mary Cathedral, and was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He owned and operated McNamara Produce for many years. He enjoyed sponsoring the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at their warehouse and the Marshall St. Armory with his family for 40 years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Colleen; children, Jamie (Randy) Pope, Jack, Jr. (Penni) McNamara, Molly Popa, Chris McNamara; 4 grandchildren; Michael and Claire Popa, Megan and Briana McNamara; brothers, Dan (Gail) McNamara and Tim McNamara; sister-in-law, Theresa; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Tom McNamara and sister Kelly McNamara. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Mary Cathedral, 219 Seymour Ave., Lansing, with Fr. Karl Pung as Celebrant. For those staying home, the Mass will be streamed on Facebook. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard Council #788 K of C; 5300 N. Grand River Ave., Lansing, MI 48906. Arrangements by Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
30 Messages to “John L. “Jack” McNamara”
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Peggy Sersen
December 29, 2020 at 8:26 pmRest in peace Uncle Jack. You will be greatly missed.
Victor ( Mario) Izzo Jr
December 29, 2020 at 9:56 pmColleen, My condolences to You and Your Family. I have so many fond memories of You and Jack and your kids as we all grew up together in the Genesee St. Neighborhood. You are in my prayers.
Daniel McNamara
December 30, 2020 at 7:03 amBrother Jack, you will be missed by all whoever crossed your path in life.
Your wit, humor, personality, friendship and family loyalty were always attributes we could depend on. It is an honor it call you my brother.
Doug and Esther Burruss
December 30, 2020 at 5:02 pmWe will miss you Jack, and your sense of humor,your smile and chatting with you and Collen at the end of my driveway while walking the dog. Our prayers are being said for the McMamara family.
Teresa Coonts
December 30, 2020 at 8:04 pmJamie, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave krumm
December 30, 2020 at 8:13 pmColeen sorry to hear lost a good guy
michael hanlon
December 30, 2020 at 8:42 pmColleen, So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing.We have a lot of good memories from over the years. I’ll never forget after Sunday mass Gary, Curtis, Jack and myself helping Jack Jr put up the walls on their new house.Rest in peace my friend until we meet again.
Erin Hanlon
December 30, 2020 at 8:52 pmColleen,
I’m so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He was truly one of the great guys. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. May the lilt of Irish laughter lighten every load, and may his memory be a blessing.
Cricket Brown
December 31, 2020 at 8:58 amColleen, Tom and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love and miss you
Nancy Smith
December 31, 2020 at 7:19 pmColeen, you have my deepest sympathy, take care.
Maryann and Bob Kalish
December 31, 2020 at 7:30 pmColleen and family, we are so sad to hear of jacks passing. May his soul RIP as he joins his mom and dad and brother tom and kelly! We will pray for you and your family! Love to all of you! A cousin in the mcnamara family!
Colleen Baldwin
January 1, 2021 at 9:11 amColleen and family. I am so sorry for loss of your husband, dad, grandpa, Jack definitely was a good man. He was a character I remember being very young going to mid city produce I need always tell me don’t eat the strawberries and the next thing you know he’d bring me a quart of them. May you rest in paradise cousin Jack with lots of love.
Diane and Dennis Goff
January 1, 2021 at 7:01 pmDear Colleen and family. We were so sad to hear about the death of Jack. You are in our thoughts. Dennis and Diane Goff
Matt & Michelle McNamara
January 1, 2021 at 9:38 pmMay the legacy Uncle Jack leaves behind comfort all those who knew and loved him.
Bill & Pat Harper
January 1, 2021 at 10:52 pmColleen, We were so sad to hear of Jack’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Deanna Haney
January 2, 2021 at 1:23 pmSo sorry to hear about Jack’s death. He and Mac, his dog, were a pair I always enjoyed talking with at the end of the driveway. Jack had a good sense of humor. My condolences to the whole family, especially Colleen. I hope you can find some solace in the many memories you all have..
Deanna
Kathie Drolett
January 2, 2021 at 3:13 pmAs a classmate of Jack’s and a good friend in the years that have passed, his easy demeanor and boyish grin always remained. He was great fun to be with…and a great friend to be with.
As 2020 was coming to an end, God must have needed some laughs so he called Jack in.
God’s gain and our loss. Be assured, he won’t be forgotten.
Colleen…thoughts and prayers have been with you and Jack these passed few weeks. We continue to pray for your health and for your strength in the days ahead. Love, Kathie
Sharon Lawrence-Taylor
January 2, 2021 at 9:56 pmColleen,
I was so saddened to hear the news of Jack’s passing. My deepest condolence you and your entire family. Praying for you all. God bless,
Your Dillon Circle neighbor.
Julie Mulvihill Thim
January 3, 2021 at 9:11 amColleen, Dan, Tim and the rest of the McNamara family, I am saddened to hear of Jack’s passing. So many stories, memories and shared laughter over these many years. I pray that you will find strength in your Faith, Family and Friends during this time. Love like grief never ends. So very sorry for loss my dear friends
Michael D McMonagle
January 3, 2021 at 6:31 pmMy most sincere condolences to the McNamara family as you reflect on the life of John L. (Jack) McNamara. Such an example of pure dignity and faith. I so will cherish his kindness.
Thomas Izzo family
January 4, 2021 at 11:51 amColleen, Jamie,Jack jr., Molly and Chris. My sincere condolences on the passing of Jack.I have many great memories of our time on Genesee st. May you find comfort in knowing our faith tells us that only in dyeing are we born to eternal life. Much love and prayers for the whole McNamara family.
Kimberly Smith Cook
January 4, 2021 at 1:48 pmRIP Jack.
Jan Barnum
January 4, 2021 at 6:43 pmRon and I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to the McNamara family.
R. Joseph Leahy Jr
January 5, 2021 at 4:03 pmOur sincere condolences to the McNamara family and their loved ones. Been a lot of good memories over on the west side and ever since. May God comfort you all in this time of your loss.
Brenda (Palmer) Voutyras
January 6, 2021 at 2:02 pmDear Colleen, My heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire family on the passing of Jack. I hold very dear to my heart many, many great memories spent with you and Jack. Jack will be remembered for a life well-lived and honored as a person much loved. You are in my prayers. Love and miss you, Brenda
Tom Cochran
January 7, 2021 at 9:57 amCondolences Collene to you and your family. Jack was a very good Man. My parents cherished their friendship with you both and I have many fond memories of Jack as well, may he Rest In Peace.
Alicia Wilcox
January 7, 2021 at 5:41 pmColleen, Thinking of you during this difficult time. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Joe Thelen
January 7, 2021 at 7:29 pmI bought thousands of watermelons from Jack for Becks Farm Market forty years ago. What a surprise when he showed up again delivering the fresh fruit for our breakroom at Martin Brower. It was great visiting with him again, he remembered the old times better than I did. Sending positive energy your way, he was a very special man.
Mike Schaefer
January 8, 2021 at 5:24 pmJack will be greatly missed! Truely a great person in the community
I interacted with Jack at the Knights of Columbus while doing various dinners and fund raisers at the council.Jack was always gracious with his time and knowledge.
My condolences to the family.Rest in peace Jack
Charles Filice
January 9, 2021 at 9:07 amSincere condolences to the entire McNamara family. Jack was a fun person to be around and a proud alum of St. Mary. May he Rest In Peace.
Chuck & Judy Filice