John E. Horan - "Jack"

August 9, 1928 - February 3, 2011

John E. “Jack” Horan, 82, formerly of Andover, passed away Thursday (Feb. 3, 2011) following a long illness.

Mr. Horan was born on Aug. 9, 1928 in Hornell to the late Leo and Alice (Smith) Horan. He grew up in Andover and graduated from Andover Central School in 1946. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. After serving his country, he attended Alfred State College, where he graduated with a degree in accounting. He later earned his CMA (Certified Management Accountant.)

Jack moved to Jamestown in 1953 where he had a successful career as an accountant. He served as Controller at both Crescent Niagara Corp. and Blackstone Corp. He retired to Arizona in 1975 and moved to Syracuse in 2004 to be near his family.

He is survived by his sons, John F. (Ronalee) Horan of Gerry, and James M. (Mary Beth) Horan of Baldwinsville; six grandchildren, Heather, Ryan, Shannon, Sean, Abby and Christopher; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by a sister Mary Alice Murray and a brother, Francis Horan.

Friends may call on Monday from 4-7 p.m. at Baker-Swan Funeral Home in Andover. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Andover with Rev. Sean DiMaria as celebrant. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorial contributions in Jack’s name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association of CNY, 441 W. Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204.