John was born in Longford, Ireland. He served in the US Army Air Corps during W W II and was a retired Captain for Flying Tiger Airline and Seaboard World Airlines. John was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and Sugar Mill Country Club New Smyrna Beach.     He leaves to cherish his memory his wife Joan, daughters Cheryl Mance and Candace Mulcahy and 11 grandchildren. 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 998 Father Donlan Drive New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 on April 20, 2009 (map/driving directions)