John "Chooch" McLaughlin Jr., 76, of Cochranville, died Saturday, Jan. 17, in West Grove. He was predeceased by his wife Barbara Shelton McLaughlin, and was the loving companion of Kathleen Johnston for the last six years.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late John and the late Blanche (Zell) McLaughlin. He served in the Army for more than six years in the 1950s.
He was a corrections officer at Chester County Prison retiring in 2000.
He was a member of four VFWs in Kennett Square, Oxford, Hockessin and Christiana and the Italian American Club. He was an avid Eagles and Phillies fan and also enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and hunting.
In addition to Kathleen, he is survived by one son, John McLaughlin (Mary) of Elkton, Md.; one daughter, Kathy Sylvester (Shawn) of West Grove; two stepsons, Tim Shelton of Delaware and Kerry Shelton, Oxford; grandchildren, Katie, Brett, Dean, Brandon, Alison (David) and Jason and great grandchildren, Emily and Kathryn.
You are invited to visit with John’s family and friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, and from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A funeral service celebrating his life will follow at noon. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to Kennett Square VFW Post 5467, P.O. Box 126 Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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