John H. “Jack” McElroy, of Putnam Pike, Greenville, an operating engineer for Local #57, for 40 years before retiring, died Tuesday at Miriam Hospital. He was the beloved companion of Mildred “Millie” Johnson.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the late John H. & Catherine T. (Chase) McElroy. He had lived in Greenville and had previously lived in North Smithfield.
He served in the Army National Guard. He was a member of the Smithfield Lodge of Elks #2309 and he was an avid golfer. He had worked as a driver for Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home for several years.
He is survived by three sons, Steven M. McElroy of Duluth, GA, John D. and Timothy B. McElroy, both of Florida; two daughters, Christine M. Heffron of Cranston and Michele F. Tucci of Warwick; 12 grandchildren and a sister, Mary T. Morrisey of Providence. He was the father of the late Kimberly A. Gremour.
His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 am from the ANDERSON-WINFIELD Funeral Home, Route 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am in St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, Greenville. Burial will follow in Highland Park. Visitation Friday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860. If you need a ride to visitation or the funeral please call Anderson-Winfield Chauffeured Services at 401 949 5557