John W. McCallion Jr., Bell Atlantic supervisor
John W. McCallion Jr., 84, of Dagsboro, formerly of Cape May, N.J., and Philadelphia, Pa., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020.
He was born April 2, 1936, in Philadelphia, son of the late John W. McCallion Sr. and the late Marion (Knopp) McCallion. John retired as a supervisor with Bell Atlantic Telephone Company after 36 years of service in 1991. After his retirement, John purchased a boat and enjoyed countless hours fishing and “solving the world’s problems.”
John was a member of the Masons, and liked fast cars and trains. He loved dancing with his wife and feeding his furry squirrel friends. He will be remembered for his devotion to his wife and family, and his superb organizational skills.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Denise (Kohler) McCallion; five children, Joan Barnhart, Donna Lemond, John McCallion III, Carol Castle and Janet Fernalld; three stepchildren, Cindy Cooney, Kelly Schemm and Michael Glass Jr.; a sister, Phyllis Warnick; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A prayer service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View, where friends and family may gather after 10 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in John’s name to the Richmond-Solomons Masonic Lodge No. 3, F&AM, Secretary Louis Foglia, 2020 Walnut St., #28B, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
