Carthage - John A. McAvoy, 84, of 35206 Conroy Dr., passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016, in the Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

John was born in Theresa on June 29, 1931, the son of the late James William and Lillian Mae Bacon McAvoy. He attended schools in Evans Mills and Watertown. He married the former Holly O'Dell on September 25, 1982 in the United Community Church in Carthage with the Rev. John Bradley officiating.

He started his career as a truck driver and manager of the Marcy Buck & Schuyler Coal Division from 1948-60, then Davidson Fuel from 1960-61 and then truck driver and manager of Cushman Concrete from 1961-1973. He owned and operated the former JonBoy's Restaurant on Bradley St. Road in Watertown from 1973-78. He then became manager of CMT Transit Mix from 1978-1981 and finally he retired from Torrington Industries as manager of SLT Reddy Mix in Watertown in 1992.

He enjoyed bowling.

He is survived by his wife, Holly of Carthage, two daughters: Mrs. Michael (Brenda) Connor of Gibsonton, FL and Mrs. Jonathon (Heather) Oatman of Carthage, five sons: David (Diane) McGraw of Dexter, Randy (Lori) McAvoy of Dexter, Steven McAvoy of Gastonia, NC and Jason McAvoy and Jordan McAvoy, both of Carthage, 12 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Luanne McAvoy of Watertown, three sisters: Mary Comins of Henderson, Edith Leddy of Great Bend and Flossie Edmonds of Tylerville and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a son, Larry McAvoy, 2 sisters, Beatrice Burnup and Pauline McAvoy and 3 brothers, Glen, William and Paul McAvoy.


Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home with Rev. Jane E. Wagner, Pastor of the United Community Church officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Carthage. Calling hours at the funeral home will be on Tuesday from 4-7pm.