John James McGreevey

John James McGreevey, age 71, of Hardy, was called home to God’s comfort and protection on Saturday, November 14, 2015. John was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15, 1944, but his family roots as Virginia Farmers captured his heart at a young age. He was proud to call himself a Virginian. He enjoyed a successful career in horticulture, which remained a lifetime passion. After moving to Virginia John excelled as a top producing realtor at Long and Foster Realtors. His strong sense of fair play and can do attitude put people at ease. He was always dependable, and would go the extra mile for you. Somehow you knew things would work out if John was with you. John loved life and had many passions including trees & flowers, automobiles, golf, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Cairn Terriers, and lots of ice cream. John was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, Son-in-law, Brother and Uncle. We will sorely miss this truly beautiful man. He is survived by his loving and devoted Wife, Patrica J. McGreevey; Son and daughter-in-law, John and Shelly McGreevey; Sister, Annie McGreevey; Brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Karen McGreevey; Father-in-law, Patrick Dunne; Niece, Olivia Gunton; Nephew and his wife, Jonathan and Lori Ames; and many extended family members. John was preceded in death by his Mother, Ann McGreevey; Mother-in-Law, Natalie Dunne; Sister, Gael Ames; and first wife, Nancy McGreevey. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106 A, Roanoke, VA 24018 Funeral services will be conducted from Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Road, Moneta, VA at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2015 with Deacon Chris Barrett officiating. The Rite of Committal will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home, 62 VA Market Place Drive (Route 220 at Wirtz Road), Rocky Mount. www.connerbowman.com