John was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather and friend. He was employed as the Associate Comptroller at USF for 20 years and his entrepreneurial spirit subsequently led him into other areas including owning Counter Intelligence, LLC, a counter top business, and his used car business, Ocane.
He gave many hours of service to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, made friends wherever he went and he would assist anyone he felt needed his help.
John attended Northeastern University and his love for sailing led him from Boston to Tampa, in 1970, where he could sail year round. He was extremely proud of his Irish heritage.
John is survived by his wife of 36 years Barbara (Sparks), children Shawn McGlinchy (Laura), John Thursby (Staci), April McGlinchy-Wall (Doug), grandchildren Heather, Patrick, Reed, Rose, Violet, Mike, Ian and Nicole as well as many dearly loved friends and extended family and his beloved Akita, Bailey.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 6-8 p.m at Blount and Curry Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56 Street, Temple Terrace. A mass will be offered on Saturday, May 25, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 11 a.m., 9715 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace.
Donations in John’s name may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, in care of Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 9715 N. 56 Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617 or Lifepath Hospice 12470 Telecom Dr., STE 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33637/www.chaptershealth.org.
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