CREAN, JOHN J. 58 - of Linwood, passed peacefully into heaven on October 24, 2010 after a valiant battle with cancer. John was born in Camden, NJ and graduated from Camden Catholic High School.
He formerly was the proprietor of Collingswood Upholstery and later Versailles of Ocean City and was a master artist in the medium of upholstery. John also had a passion for music; his baritone graced numerous local choral ensembles. John was a charter associate at the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa as the Foreman of Casino Maintenance and was a member of the NJ Carpenter's Local 623.
His brave soul, zest for life, and his courage to face adversity with a positive attitude and constant comedic humor will remain a testament to his spirit - an inspiration and legacy to all lives that he touched.
John is predeceased by his parents John A. and Isabelle, and brothers Kevin and Eugene. He is survived by his wife Michele and her sons Jake and Nicholas Lawless; His son Sean and his wife Sheryl, grandsons Tyler and Ryan of Wake Forest, NC; and son Zachariah Chirico-Crean of Greenwich, NJ. He is also survived by his brothers Jere and Cindy of Richland, TX; Joseph and Ruth of Egg Harbor Township, William and Martha of Pittsburgh, PA; sisters Mary Belden of Somers Point and Angela and Tim Mowery of Wichita Falls, TX, sister-in-law Alyson Matley-Crean of Key West, FL and his lifelong friend Patricia DiLorenzo of Brigantine.
In addition, he was affectionately known as Uncle John or "UJ" by his many beloved nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 724Maple Avenue in Linwood, NJ on Thursday, October 28, 2010; visitation begins at 11:30am followed by mass at 1pm. Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be sent to the family at www.adams-perfect.com
Published in The Press of Atlantic City from October 26 to October 27, 2010
