Joseph John Clancy

Joseph John Clancy April 12, 1928 - September 2, 2015 Joseph John "Joe" Clancy, age 87, of the Hammock Dunes community in Palm Coast, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2015 at the Bailey Family Center for Caring, with his family by his side. Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and was a longtime resident Bernardsville and Summit, NJ. At the age of 17, he joined the Marines, serving his country during WWII, was discharged and later drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After serving in the military, Joe graduated from Seton Hall University with both a Bachelor's Degree, and Juris Doctorate degree. He began his law career with McCarter and English Law Firm in Newark, New Jersey. He enjoyed a very successful 30 year career with Chubb & Son Insurance Company in Short Hills, NJ. Joe loved to read and was a lifelong student of the stock market, getting up early every morning to check in with news reports on his stocks. He also had a passion for art and theater. His favorite pastime was spending time at the seaside, and he enjoyed many summers at Seagirt, New Jersey. Joe was also a deeply religious man and was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, and he was a longtime friend of Bill W. He was a member of the National Association of Trial Lawyers. Above all, Joe had a wonderful friendship and "love story" with his wife. He had learned the secret to a happy marriage was to say "yes dear." Joe had a larger than life personality and a unique talent for encouraging people around him to pursue their dreams and achieve goals that seemed impossible. He was loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, "The Love of his Life," Carol Clancy of Hammock Dunes; sons, Bill Clancy (Donna) of Warren, N.J., Frank Clancy (Doris) of Minneapolis, Mn., Michael Clancy (Stephanie) of Cumberland, Rhode Island, Matthew Clancy (Carolann) of Park Ridge, New Jersey; a sister, Patricia Schully of Brigantine, N.J.; a daughter in love, Beth Watson of St. Augustine; a sister in law, Laura Adcock of Palm Coast; 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sons, Christopher & Brandon, adopted sons, both of whom Joe had encouraged to pursue careers as attorneys. He was also preceded by a brother, Frank and a sister, Rosemarie. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept 9, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home with Father Seamus O'Flynn officiating. A visitation, beginning at 5:00 pm, will precede the service. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Dt. Farhat & his staff and to Community Hospice of NE and the staff of the Bailey Center for the wonderful care given to Joe in his last days. St. Johns Family Funeral Home in is in charge of arrangements.