Jeffrey Charles Glackin

Jeff had a zest and passion for life and living exactly as he wanted, unapologetically. He was big into social media and loved living his life out loud on Facebook and other platforms. He liked to call himself a Lonewolf because he marched to the beat of his own drum, but he notoriously created family and community everywhere he went. He was always trying new things. Jeff was a black belt in karate, loved experimenting with his own home brewing, and was an amazing chef and true foodie who frequently had a Glackarita, glass of fine wine, and/or a cigar in his mouth. Jeff was an avid kart racer at New Castle Motorsports Park, was obsessed with his Cadillac “Rhianna/Rhi Rhi”, and loved riding his beloved “Harley Berry” with friends or on his own adventures “Lonewolf” style to check out local hidden gems, hole in the wall bars, or his next meal to critique and review.

Jeff was self made. Although he was highly successful and accomplished in his career that spanned nearly 35 years in the automotive industry from turning wrenches to being VP of sales, you never heard him talk about it much because people/relationships and experiences were far more important to him than any accolade. He worked hard and defied many odds stacked against him while keeping his integrity and morals. Jeff had a true gift of being able to forgive and ask for forgiveness whenever he felt he should...a trait we should all be so lucky to have and his daughters hope to carry on.

Jeff would tell anyone that would listen that his greatest accomplishments in life were his daughters, Jessica and Jennifer. He lead by example and raised them to be strong, caring, and passionate. He spent much of their childhoods intentionally creating memories to last a lifetime. He took them exploring, creeking, hiking, camping, and to every park within a 52 mile radius. He took his girls on many vacations, built them a custom playhouse, and constantly found ways to make the every day mundane tasks of life full of fun and magic to give them childhoods they would never forget. He taught his daughters the importance of always knowing their worth, and was never afraid to point it out if he felt they forgot. He made sure his daughters always knew that he was never perfect and never expected them to be, that they were loved beyond measure, and that he was proud of the women they were no matter what.

Jeff was preceded in death by his Grandfather “Pop Pop” William Walker, Grandmother “Grandmom” Abby Walker, Father Michael Glackin, Son Joshua Glackin, Grandson Duke Glackin, his baby gorilla Jazzmin Glackin, and his sidekick Piglet “Notorius P.I.G” Glackin.

Jeff is survived by and missed dearly by his Mother Barbara Glackin; his Daughters Jennifer (Josh) Glackin and Jessica (Travis) Glackin; Grandchildren Makenzie, Audrina, Rosalie, Lux, and Tristan; his love Sonu Misra; Siblings Michael Glackin, Jim (Natalia) Glackin, Gregory (Corin) Glackin, Abby (Mark) Rummel, and Tyson (Jessica) Madliger (Brother by choice); Nieces & Nephews Megan Glackin, Brendan Glackin, Jango Glackin, and Matthew Glackin; and so many close friends that were truly family to him.

Jeff was adamant that he wanted to be cremated with no funeral, no gravesite, and no one sad, miserable, or suffering over his departure when his time came. His daughters will soon be announcing an official Celebration of Life in his honor in mid/late September that they would love for anyone impacted by their dad to attend to do the things Jeff loved most…celebrate, eat, drink, laugh, and reminisce on the good times!