John D. Begley

John D. Begley, 79, of Clarks Summit, died Saturday in the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" (Coffey) Begley. They were married 53 years.

Born Feb. 8, 1945 in New York City, he was the son of the late James and Margaret (Lenihan) Begley. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. John graduated from Bishop Loughlin High School and St. John's University.

He retired as a managing partner of New York Life Insurance Company. He was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of the Snows Parish.

John was active in many professional organizations during his career with New York Life, including serving as past president of the Scranton Association of Life Underwriters, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of CLU and ChFC, the Estate Planning Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania and Scranton Rotary. He volunteered his time with Hospice of the Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Snows Church Annual Bazaar. Every Christmas season he and his grandchildren would ring the bell for the Salvation Army.

He loved to travel and especially enjoyed his annual trips with Peggy to Aruba and family trips to Cape May, N.J. He adored his family, especially his grandchildren. He could always be found in the stands at every sporting event and competition cheering them on.

Surviving, in addition to his loving wife, are daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Seechock; and son, John (Amy) Begley Jr.; grandchildren, Kelly, Katie and Maggie Seechock and Anabella and Christopher Begley; brother, James Begley (Alberta); and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Donohue.

The funeral will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated. Interment to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly Twp. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Jennings-Calvey Funeral and Cremation Service Inc., 111 Colburn Ave., Clarks Summit.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 30 E.D. Preate Drive, Moosic, PA 18507; or Our Lady of Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

For directions or to leave an online condolence, visit the funeral home website.

Jennings-Calvey is honored to serve John and his family.