John J. O’Neill Jr.
John J. O’Neill Jr. left this earth on May 17, 2021 after a year of battling cancer. Over his almost 73 years, he was a man of high moral character who believed in working hard, doing the right thing, and staying true to your word. He never met a car, appliance, or electronic device he could not tame. He could fix everything. Sadly, the body is not something that one can just fix.
He was born in New York, raised in California, and thrived in Texas. His legacy continues in the spirit of the surviving members of his family: John J. O’Neill III, Wendy Louise O’Neill, and granddaughter Emily Ann O’Neill, Colleen Noel Harvison and Jody Harvison, and granddaughters Lily Grace Harvison and Shelby Lee Harvison, Ryan William O’Neill, and grandson William Gage O’Neill.
He was raised in a large family in the suburbs of San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his younger brothers, Patrick, Billy, and Larry O’Neill. We can only imagine what they are talking about right now. Perhaps they are riding motorcycles, drinking a few beers, and telling war stories about their youth.
To his family in California, he was known as Jackie or Jack. He is survived by his brother Mike O’Neill, sister Maureen O’Neill, and sister-in-law Charlotte O’Neill. He had a third family that was very special to him. He dedicated 30 years of his life to Exxon and the Baytown refinery. He loved his work and the people he worked with. He drove from Clear Lake to Baytown every day and never complained once. He started his career at Exxon driving forklifts and finished as a cherished leader. He loved watching and cheering for his grandchildren when they played sports. He was often called “Softball Grandpa.” He always had a bag of Dum-Dums with him.
The family will not have a formal memorial at this time. The family has a plan to spread his ashes in two locations during trips over the summer. He is probably fixing something in heaven right now and telling jokes with his brothers. We will miss Dad, John, JJ, Jack, and Softball Grandpa.
I’m going to miss my brother in law ! Very blessed for the years we shared !
Love , Charlotte
I was deadly saddened to hear of Jacks passing
My parents Jay and Marion Scholes and Jacks parents would party together in the 60s when they lived in Belmont , much fun was had by all of us kids (5 in my family ) when we all got together at the RospindowskI home on East 39th in San Mateo
Condolences to all his family and friends
RIP JACK
Big Jack i will miss you dearly and the xoxo that you sent me. I wish i could have come and seen you more. You were in my love and heart everyday. Til we see each other again R.I.P big brother. No more sickness for you. Please give everyone my love up there. Let them know I’m doing well. Love you lot’s brother Jack.😪😘💖🤗
Condolences to the family.❤️🙏
Jason and I are sorry for your loss. John sounds like an amazing man!!
My condolences to the family of J.J., his co-workers and friends. I carpooled with J.J.for years going to the ExxonMobil Refinery in Baytown. I loved his stories. He loved his family and friends. I had corresponded with him on Facebook for years. I moved out of Clear Lake some years ago. I never knew J.J. was sick. I will miss him greatly…R.I.P. my good friend…