John S. McGeary III, 57, of Lower Macungie Township, died at home Feb. 27, 2019. He was the husband of Annie (Kelly) for 29 years. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late John S. and Ann (McDevitt) McGeary Jr.

He was a graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School.

He was an active member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Allentown.

He worked in the flooring and construction industry for more than 30 years. He recently was promoted to a regional position at Mohawk Home.

Always a boater at heart, his gregarious, burly personality and love for his family and friends was bigger than the ocean.

He enjoyed sharing his children’s triumphs in school, on the athletic field and in their careers, as well as their many antics and adventures. Friends recall he was a “Dad” to all their kids by always showing an interest in their activities, cheering their accomplishments and sharing a well-intentioned ribbing.

In addition to boating, he enjoyed a good joke, a cold beer, road cycling, skiing, the beach, the mountains, golf at Brookside and Lehigh country clubs and gathering with family and friends. He was an avid fan of Emmaus lacrosse and could be found in the stands or on the sidelines watching his kids or others compete. He loved all Philadelphia sports and was ecstatic to celebrate an Eagles’ Super Bowl victory.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, John, Brendan and Madelyn; brother, Kevin (Katie); sisters, Veronica McCarty (Mark) and Kathleen LaBricciosa (Sal); parents-in-law Charles and JoAnn Kelly; brother-in-law Charlie Kelly (Jen); sister-in-law Karen Kuczynski (Chuck) and 13 nieces and nephews: Maggie, Charles and Erin Kelly; Charlie and Kassia Kuczynski; Elise, Nick and Michelle LaBricciosa; Briana and Colin McCarty; Kevin, Michaela and Maura. He was predeceased by a brother, Brian and a niece, Karlee.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania for the Mercy School for Special Learning General Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 1430, Allentown, 18105-1430.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. March 7 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave., Allentown. Calling hours will be held 4 to 8 p.m. March 6 at the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, 16th & Hamilton streets, Allentown and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 7 in the church.