John Michael McElligott, Jr., age 76 of Goodyear, AZ died March 16, 2018 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born April 4, 1941 in Chicago, IL to John McElligott and Bernice Moday. John was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps with an honorable discharge in 1962. He moved to Arizona after retiring from Danley Machine Corp in IL. He loved fitness and hiking the beautiful Arizona desert. A funeral service was held at 10:30 am, Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Interment will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. It is suggested that donations be made to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.