Obituary of John Patrick McCartan Sr.

John Patrick McCartan Sr., 69 of North Richland Hills, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Patricia and his children, John Jr.(Melissa), Jennifer McCartan (Michael), Kristen Levell (Lance), and Caitlyn McCartan. John will also be fondly remembered by his sister, Eileen Wallace; brother, Michael McCartan; four grandchildren, Buddy DeVos, Cynthia Burt, Abigail and Emily Levell; many nieces, nephews and cousins.  John was preceded in death by his son William Robert McCartan, parents Joseph and Florence McCartan, brothers James and Tom McCartan.

John served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1978. John was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including a Purple Heart.

Following his military career John worked as an engineer for PTC, Rolm, IBM and retired from Siemens. 

Visitation followed by Rosary on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 6:00pm at Forest Ridge Funeral Home. Located at 8525 Mid Cities Boulevard North Richland Hills, Texas 76182. 

Funeral Mass on Thursday May 2, 2019 at 11:00am at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. Located at 7421 Glenview Drive North Richland Hills, Texas 76180. 

Following the Funeral Mass, John will be laid to rest at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Located at 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

In llieu of flowers the family request that donations be sent to St. John's Catholic Church in John's name.