George J. Clancy Jr

George J. Clancy, Jr. of Moorestown, NJ died peacefully on Dec. 12, 2022 at the age of 85. He was born to George and Lauretta Clancy and grew up in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens, New York. In 1955, he graduated from St. Anne’s Academy and received an appointment to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY. After graduating from Kings Point in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering, George served in the U.S. Navy briefly on active duty and for over 20 years as a reservist retiring at the rank of Captain. His business career started at Texaco where he was part of the inaugural national account sales team taking him all over the country and the world. During this time, he received his Master’s Degree from Fordham University in Business Administration. After 15 years, he left to start an oil distribution company, Petroleum Products for Industries, in Elizabeth, NJ. George loved being a salesman, running a business and mentoring those who wanted to start out on their own. He never really “retired” but he did slow down to play more golf and to enjoy his grandkids. To know George, you have to know his family and what they meant to him. He was the second of eleven children and the oldest boy. Being part of big family influenced him greatly. He was a loving and devoted husband of 61 years to Jean A. (nee McDermott). He was a great dad to three children Michael (Tamara) Clancy, Brian (Amy) Clancy, and the late Kelly Mesveskas. He was the proud grandfather of Patrick Clancy, Jack Clancy, Kit Clancy, Michael (Kelsey) Mesveskas and James Mesveskas. He was the adoring great grandfather of Cole and Reese Mesveskas, whose visits lightened his days. He is survived by his son in Law Joe Mesveskas, siblings Patricia Varley, Daniel Clancy, Lauretta Leddy, Thomas Clancy, Richard (Pat) Clancy, Kathleen (Thomas) Billings, Maureen (Bob) Macken, Edward (Connie) Clancy and Eileen Clancy. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 am Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 42 W. Main St. Moorestown, NJ. Visitation will be Jan. 12, 2023 from 10-11am at the church. Interment Jesus Bread of Life Cemetery, Mt. Laurel, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Good Counsel Church.

George J. Clancy Jr

December 12, 2022