Harold McNamara, Jr Obituary (1930 - 2022)

HAROLD JOHN MCNAMARA, JR. "Jack" McNamara KATY, TX - Harold John (Jack) McNamara, Jr. 91 was taken home by the Lord peacefully June 22, 2022 in Katy, Texas. He was born October 19, 1930 in Oneonta, New York to Harold John McNamara, Sr. and Dorothy Jane Hughes McNamara. After moves to Lackport, New York and Rumford, Maine, he then settled with all of the rest of the family in Rome, New York. Jack graduated from Rome Free Academy in 1948. He attended and received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Clarkson College of Technology, now Clarkson University, in 1952. He held a career with Shell Oil Companies from 1952 until his retirement in 1981. After retirement, he bought and operated Palm Harbor Travel Park in Rockport, Texas. He then retired to Spring Branch, Comal County, Texas. There he was active with the Volunteer Fire Department and EMS. In the mid 90's he moved closer to families in Katy, Texas. In addition to his parents, his family included his brother, Francis Author McNamara, and his wife Doris and their two children. Jack was married to Marcella Machala McNamara the mother of his four children: Karen Fry and her husband Bill; Sharon McNamara, Harold McNamara, III and his wife Cindy; and Marianna McNamara. Jack had 7 grandchildren: Meredith Fry Schubert, William Fry, Kailey McNamara Whitney, Ryan Kunz, Michael McNamara, Alexandra Deitrick and Madelinne Deitrick; as well as 8 Great Grandchildren. He had numerous nieces and nephews who hold fond memories of Uncle Jack. Jack cared deeply for Nakeesha Kenney, his caregiver over his last years, as well as the mutual friendship they develop for each other. He married Beverly Lee in 1980; and leaves behind three step sons, Danny, Stan and Steve and their wives and 7 step-grandchildren. A private family service will be held in his remembrance and as his wish, his ashes will be spread over his ''Beloved Hill Country". Those who wish to remember Jack is a special way, may make gifts in his memory to his Alma Mater, Clarkson University, in care of the Women's Hockey Team, 8 Clarkson Avenue, Potsdam, New York 13669. Arrangements were made by Clay's Mortuary and Cremations, 3923 Fifth Street, Brookshire, TX 77423 www.claysmortuary.com Read More