John Marcy

John Marcy, Col USA (Ret) born Feb 11, 1942 in Lackawanna, NY passed away on April 30, 2024 at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife, Paula (Linton); children Michael, Matthew, Christopher, Lesley (Levicki), and Jennifer (Mrochek); 17 grandchildren; sister Rita (late David) Daberkow, and brother-in-law David Quagliana; and six nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by sister Ruth (Quagliana).

Colonel Marcy attended Queen of All Saints Elementary School, Canisius High School, and graduated from John Carroll University. He entered the Army in 1964 serving in a multitude of Infantry, Aviation and Procurement Assignments. His military career spanned a variety of command assignments, included two combat tours in Vietnam and was highlighted by a five-year assignment as the Assistant Program Manager (Log) during the development of the US Army’s Apache Helicopter Program. His awards and decorations include Bronze Star Medal w/OLC, Purple Heart, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal w/valor device, 23 Air Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Senior Army Aviator Badge, and countless certificates and letters of commendation.

Upon retirement from the Army, Colonel Marcy and his wife remained in Hudson, OH where he pursued a 2nd career in Aquatics Management. He retired once again from the Hudson School System where he directed the Aquatic Programs for the Elementary School as well as the Hudson Recreation Department. During retirement he continued a close association with aquatics by consulting for developers, volunteering for the Red Cross, and managing several swimming pools throughout the Hudson area.

In 2020, John and Paula relocated to South Pasadena, FL. He continued to serve the community as a Director on the Board of Directors at Baywatch of Harbourside.

A dedicated husband, father and grandfather, John regularly traveled great distances to attend concerts, sporting events, performances, religious milestones, graduations, and weddings. He also loved a good song, and his enjoyment of the sunshine was unmatched.

Visitation will be held on May 10th from 9-10 am at Mountcastle Turch Funeral Home, 4143 Dade Blvd, Dale City, VA 22193. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 14160 Ferndale Rd, Woodbridge, VA. Interment will be at the Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date.

In remembrance of Colonel Marcy’s well-lived life, the family requests that charitable donations be made to one of the following organizations in lieu of flowers:

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association

Army Aviation Association of America

Vietnam Veterans of America

Salesian Missions