my closest cousin , in age, Jack,  so many memories from holidays with all family at grandmas house.  the usual 3 amigos,  Jack, Walt, and Bill running through rooms.  Syracuse sports fans, conversing up a storm about our teams.  Not knowing where you were the last few years, still thought you had an office in FL.   will miss you as will our whole family.  your cousin "Boots"

So sorry to hear of cousin Jack's passing. I have many memories that I will be thinking about for many days to come.
My condolences to the family.
Fondly Barb Miller (Foster)

I met Jack McEligot circa 1969. Jack was one of several FBI agents working out of the Detroit FBI office, chasing down bank robbers. 

I was Commissioner of the International Hockey League (IHL) at the time. I persuaded Jack to be the IHL Director of Security which, with his IHL credentials, effectively got him free-entry into most Arena’s in the NHL.  Jack and I hung-out at many of the Detroit Red Wing games. Our respective monikers were taken from Bob Dillen’s (Travelling Wilbury’s) great recording “Tweeter and the Monkey Man.” Jack assigned me the “Tweeter” moniker. 

On one occasion, Jack accompanied me to the Key Bank in Syracuse where he was currently employed. I was now Commissioner of the Eastern Hockey League (EHL). I was attempting to redeem a “Cash Performance Bond” from the delinquent  Utica Hockey Club.

I left Detroit’s Metro Airport and Jack picked me up at the Syracuse airport. We arrived at Key Bank when it opened. I met the bank manager and told him I was Commissioner of the EHL and said I came to redeem a Cash Performance Bond from the delinquent Utica, NY Hockey Franchise. 

The manager said, “How do I know you are the Commissioner of the EHL.” On que, I looked at Jack and he removed his FBI credentials from his wallet, flashed-it in front of the bank manager and said: “Because I’m telling you Mr. Beagan is the Commissioner of the EHL.” 

The manager asked me in what denomination I wished get the $25K. Sensing that the bank manager and the delinquent owner of the Utica hockey team knew each other; I said, “cash would be fine.” About 12-minutes later, the manager walked out of the vault with a bundle of bills and asked me if I wanted to count them. 
We thanked the bank manager and Jack and I walked out of the Key Bank with 250 x $100.00 bills. 

You paid your dues "Monkey Man". Stand Down Friend. 
Your Wingman, "Tweeter."

You will be forever missed Jack, by ever so many and that includes Wendy & myself. It goes without saying that you were very special in so many ways. You were as smart as they come, and you were kind and understanding and you loved life to the fullest. Your work ethics and details were truly fit for your job as the Very Best. You will be missed my friend for sure. Safe Travels and we will meet again down the road.

Wendy & Paul Bouffard
Clearwatere Beach, Florida

When Jack moved to Florida and opened his office, I met Jack thru a mutual friend who was the security director at the Daytona International Speedway. We became good friends and I soon joined him as an investigator with AMRIC. We had a 15 year run together. Jack was a great man, great investigator, and great friend. We worked some very important and interesting cases together. I grew to greatly respect and love Jack as a friend and investigator. God speed my friend!

Our condolences to the McEligot Family.  We are so grateful  you have made a difference in all our lives. Thank you for your strength, wisdom, love and compassion.  Your attributes and love are carried on through your children.  Thank you for being a part of our lives. R.I.P Jack McEligot. 
Sincerely 
The Hernandez family

Jack is my Godfather. I took him to meet Phil Antone, owner of Antone's Blues Bar in Austin Texas. He recognized the maintanance man as Lazy Lester, a famous blues harmonica player. It was a good night. Thank you Jack, my condolences, Antony Sidle

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Jack McEligot

14 marzo, 1942 – 8 noviembre, 2024

Johnson's Funeral Home

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