Celebrating the life of
Joseph Francis O'Loughlin, Jr.
August 05, 1923 - April 22, 2014
Joseph Francis O'Loughlin, Jr. 90, passed away peacefully April 22nd at Hospice House in Savannah.
He was a native of Savannah and son of Joseph Francis and Pansy Bolton O'Loughlin. He graduated from Benedictine Military School, Class of 1942. He played basketball and a member of the first Benedictine Basketball Team to ever win the Savannah City Championship. He was a member of the original Savannah Basketball Officials Association in the 1940's, serving as President for several years. He was a lifelong communicant of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and flew out of England while assigned to the Eighth Air Force 36th Bomb Squadron. He received the Air Medal and the Distinguished Unit citation. He received credit for action during the Normandy, Germany, Air Europe, The Rhine and Ardennes Campaigns.
He was a member of the Savannah Post 36th American Legion, DAV 8, and the National Retired Federal Employees Association. He retired in 1982 from the U.S. Post Office as Branch Manager after 37 years of service.
He was a regular playing member of the Bacon Park Golf Course for over 50 years and holds the course record of 63 on the original 18 holes of Bacon Park set in 1974 at the age of fifty years of age. He served over 25 years on the Bacon Park Commission under four different mayors. He supported and worked many years in the improvement of the Bacon Park area and Golf Course.
This year, he will be inducted into the 2014 Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Citation Honoree" for his vast contributions to Savannah athletics for over 70 years.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Casey O'Loughlin, by his parents, his sisters, Nell Girardeau and Dorothy Mulling and son-in-law, Allen R. Myers.
He is survived by his three daughters, Beth Myers of Pueblo, CO, Barbara Michael Westerfield of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Patricia Charles Rann of Roswell, GA; three grandchildren, Katie Rann Reinhard of Roswell, GA; Yancey Joseph Westerfield of London, England and John Charles Rann of Cumming, GA; and four step-grandchildren Brent Myers, Blair Myers, Melissa M. Loftis and Meredeth M. Murr; and 2 great-grandchildren Donald John Reinhard and Madelyn Jane Rann and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 5pm until 7pm on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Fox & Weeks
Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The Rosary will be said at 6:30pm.
Mass of Christian Burial: Will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: J. Michael Westerfield, Charles R. Rann, John C. Rann, Robert F. Mulling, Bert Smith and Robert Sumowski.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Dr., Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah, Inc. P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Dear Patsy,Charlie,Katie and John;We just learned of your father/grandfather's passing when we returned home yesterday. We are so sorry for your loss. You did your father proud with the tribute to him. He was a great man to have known and your mom was a wonderful lady.I never knew exactly where I stood with him as a teenager but as time passed we had some great conversations at the restaurant and when I would see him at Savannah Commons. Our prayers are with each of you during this time. Donna and Larry Corey
- Donna and Larry Corey, Savannah, GA
Beth, Barbara and Patsy. I was sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. I know he was proud to have been elected into the GSHOF and I was happy for him. Know he is in a better place with your Mom and smiling down on the three of you. Will keep the three of you in my thoughts and prayers and know the three of you will comfort each other.
- Thom Norton, Metter, GA
My condolences goes out to his family and friends. Although I did not know uncle Joe well, when I met him I could feel the love and respect the family had for him. He was a great man and he will truly be missed.
- Chantina Wallace Mulling, Montgomery Village, MD
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He lived a great life with wonderful friends and family.
- Andrea Williams, Atlanta, GA
Last of the Yankees. Rest in Peace,Joseph
- Patrick Joyce, Savannah, GA
My heart is heavy as Savannah Commons and myself personally have lost a dear friend. I knew him only a short time and got to know his family when they were so generous to donate items to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Thank you again and I will be praying for you during this time and forward. You are special people and God will give you strength during this time. Love, Gail
- Gail Thurman, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth and family, May you cherish his memory, hold on to hope, rest when you are weary, take time to grieve and let your heart mend. We are thinking of you.
- Vicki & Dave Barnett, Cumming, GA
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Patsy. May the wonderful memories that you have shared throughout the years provide you some comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you - Susan
- Susan McQuagge, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family. God Bless
- Sheila Wood, Pueblo, CO
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this time.
- Heather G. Porter, Roswell, GA
To the entire family - Please accept my most sincere condolences for the passing of your father, grandfather, and friend. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but have heard so many wonderful stories about him. I'm sure he is with your mom and playing golf to his heart's content!! Please know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! Love, Karen Porter
- Karen Porter, Pueblo, CO
Beth, I don't know what to say other than your dad is in a great place now. I know you and your sisters and the rest of the family will miss him terribly. It is never easy to lose a parent. I still miss mine. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers always and especially the next few rough days. Wish I could ride down to Savannah to be with you in this sad time. Love ya Your SJI sister
- Deanna Simmons, Lawrenceville, GA
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. May your sadness be replaced with joy because he is home safely and you no longer have to worry. Love, Peggy
- Peggy Murphy Witt, Memphis, TN
To the Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Joe.I can recall many happy times with him at Bacon Park,a golf course he truly loved.Joe had a multitude of friends and he will be remembered and missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Patsy, sending you thoughts and condolences. Keep the memory of your dad alive, so that he will always be remembered.
- Colleen Kori, Atlanta, GA
Barbara, Beth and Patsy, I have been thinking about y'all and your families.Moma always said y'all were so good taking care of Joe. Take care of each other the next few days. Marcia Collins
- Marcia Collins Herring, Mt Pleasant, SC
How I met Bacon Park Commissioner, Joseph O'Loughlin - He kept reading headlines about people in Bacon Park 'fighting' and kept calling down to the Chatham County Manger's office to find out how to get in touch with me. County Manager Pat Monahan finally gave in and called me. He said, 'there is a n elderly gentleman who knows a lot about Bacon Park and he wants to meet you.' I went to visit Mr. O'Loughlin and met his wife Mary. I will always treasure all of our conversations and a lot of the laughs we shared. This includes writing letters to the Editor of the newspaper which most all of them were dictated to me by Joe O'Loughlin. Elizabeth Scott - Bacon Park Association
- Elizabeth Scott, Savannah, GA
Dear Patsy,Charlie,Katie and John;We just learned of your father/grandfather's passing when we returned home yesterday. We are so sorry for your loss. You did your father proud with the tribute to him. He was a great man to have known and your mom was a wonderful lady.I never knew exactly where I stood with him as a teenager but as time passed we had some great conversations at the restaurant and when I would see him at Savannah Commons. Our prayers are with each of you during this time. Donna and Larry Corey
- Donna and Larry Corey, Savannah, GA
Beth, Barbara and Patsy. I was sorry to read about the passing of your Dad. I know he was proud to have been elected into the GSHOF and I was happy for him. Know he is in a better place with your Mom and smiling down on the three of you. Will keep the three of you in my thoughts and prayers and know the three of you will comfort each other.
- Thom Norton, Metter, GA
My condolences goes out to his family and friends. Although I did not know uncle Joe well, when I met him I could feel the love and respect the family had for him. He was a great man and he will truly be missed.
- Chantina Wallace Mulling, Montgomery Village, MD
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He lived a great life with wonderful friends and family.
- Andrea Williams, Atlanta, GA
Last of the Yankees. Rest in Peace,Joseph
- Patrick Joyce, Savannah, GA
My heart is heavy as Savannah Commons and myself personally have lost a dear friend. I knew him only a short time and got to know his family when they were so generous to donate items to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Thank you again and I will be praying for you during this time and forward. You are special people and God will give you strength during this time. Love, Gail
- Gail Thurman, Savannah, GA
Dear Beth and family, May you cherish his memory, hold on to hope, rest when you are weary, take time to grieve and let your heart mend. We are thinking of you.
- Vicki & Dave Barnett, Cumming, GA
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Patsy. May the wonderful memories that you have shared throughout the years provide you some comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you - Susan
- Susan McQuagge, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family. God Bless
- Sheila Wood, Pueblo, CO
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts during this time.
- Heather G. Porter, Roswell, GA
To the entire family - Please accept my most sincere condolences for the passing of your father, grandfather, and friend. I never had the pleasure to meet him, but have heard so many wonderful stories about him. I'm sure he is with your mom and playing golf to his heart's content!! Please know I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!! Love, Karen Porter
- Karen Porter, Pueblo, CO
Beth, I don't know what to say other than your dad is in a great place now. I know you and your sisters and the rest of the family will miss him terribly. It is never easy to lose a parent. I still miss mine. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers always and especially the next few rough days. Wish I could ride down to Savannah to be with you in this sad time. Love ya Your SJI sister
- Deanna Simmons, Lawrenceville, GA
My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. May your sadness be replaced with joy because he is home safely and you no longer have to worry. Love, Peggy
- Peggy Murphy Witt, Memphis, TN
To the Family, My deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Joe.I can recall many happy times with him at Bacon Park,a golf course he truly loved.Joe had a multitude of friends and he will be remembered and missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Patsy, sending you thoughts and condolences. Keep the memory of your dad alive, so that he will always be remembered.
- Colleen Kori, Atlanta, GA
Barbara, Beth and Patsy, I have been thinking about y'all and your families.Moma always said y'all were so good taking care of Joe. Take care of each other the next few days. Marcia Collins
- Marcia Collins Herring, Mt Pleasant, SC
How I met Bacon Park Commissioner, Joseph O'Loughlin - He kept reading headlines about people in Bacon Park 'fighting' and kept calling down to the Chatham County Manger's office to find out how to get in touch with me. County Manager Pat Monahan finally gave in and called me. He said, 'there is a n elderly gentleman who knows a lot about Bacon Park and he wants to meet you.' I went to visit Mr. O'Loughlin and met his wife Mary. I will always treasure all of our conversations and a lot of the laughs we shared. This includes writing letters to the Editor of the newspaper which most all of them were dictated to me by Joe O'Loughlin. Elizabeth Scott - Bacon Park Association
- Elizabeth Scott, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
