Special Forces Association – Chapter 19

John was born on November 13, 1949 in Darby, PA to Elizabeth and John A. O’Neill III. John grew up in Collingdale, PA, then his family moved to Lincroft, NJ where he attended Christian Brothers Academy. John served on Active Duty with the US Army 5th Special Forces in Vietnam. He was active duty from 1970-1972, and then transferred to the 11th Special Forces Group in the Army Reserves. John’s time in the Military shaped his future, and he was always assisting other veterans. John earned the following service awards: National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service medal w/2 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Parachutist Badge, Cambodian Airborne Badge, Cambodian Defense Ribbon w/Bronze Star and Vietnam Airborne Badge, a long time member of SFA Chapter XIX, SFA# LD8401.

After the Military, John joined the New Jersey State Police and graduated from the 92nd Class in May 1977. John was on the TEAMS Unit on the NJSP. He worked several assignments, but his most memorable were on the NJ Turnpike, Bordentown, Ft Dix Station, the Marine Unit. John retired in July 1999. The State Police family was a huge part of John’s life. Some of John’s last words were to his fellow Troopers. He wanted them to know how much he respected them, enjoyed working with them, and had a lot of fond memories. It is a bond that he took with him to heaven.

John with LTC Martha “Maggie” Raye, R.N. in the RVN

John was a loving Husband and father and is survived by his wife Jennifer, his four children John A. O’Neill III (Donna), Margaret (O’Neill) Sinanan (Sean), Michael O’Neill (Allison), Timothy O’Neill (Amanda), twelve Grandchildren Emilee Rose (O’Neill) Meiners, Sadie Sinanan, Savien Sinanan, Gracie O’Neill, Madalynn O’Neill, MaKenna O’Neill, Kassandra O’Neill, John A. O’Neill III, Donald O’Neill, Fiona O’Neill, Orla O’Neill, Destiny O’Neill, three Great Grandchildren, Jaydon O’Neill, Mila Meiners, Sterling Meiners, Three sisters Patricia (David) Hull, Betsy (Dave) O’Neill-Palimatier, MaryAnn (Paul) Boudreau, and four Neices Jenna (William) McLaughlin, Marissa (Michael) Mitchell, Laura (Robert) Soden, Patricia (Jay) Quander, four Grand Nephews and two Grand Nieces. John is preceded in death by his Father John A, O’Neill III, His Mother Elizabeth F. O’Neill, and Nephew David Hull

In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Poly Cystic Kidney Foundation at PKDCure.org/tribute in memory of John A. O’Neill IV. Or to PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187

Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home

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