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Albert H. McClain Obituary

Albert H. McClain Obituary

Albert "Al" H. McClain passed away peacefully at Juniper Village at Bucks County in Bensalem, PA on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at the age of 93.


Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the first son of the late Rose Mary McClain Tracey.


Al's first career included farming in Central, NJ and Southeastern, PA. He then enlisted in the US Air Force during the Korean War and was an aircraft mechanic in the 96th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. In the US Air Force, SSgt McClain received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Commendation Ribbon. Al worked for EMR Photoelectric (Schlumberger Co. at retirement) in Princeton Junction, NJ as a photoelectric tube manufacturing technician, retiring after working there for forty one years.


Al was a member of the American Legion in Fallsington, PA and the Grand Marshal of the 2013 Falls Township Memorial Day Parade in Levittown, PA. He received multiple bowling and ballroom dancing trophies and was a member of the 300 club. He was also a talented dance instructor at Fred Astaire Dance Studios in NJ.


Al was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann McClain, sister Caroline Tracey, brothers Ellis Tracey and Richard Tracey, and his mother, Rose Mary McClain Tracey.


He is survived by his son Gerald McClain(Miranda), his daughter Patricia Leibrecht(Harry), and his brother Robert Tracey. He was also survived by his six grandchildren, Harry IV, Finnian, Jack, Henry, Benjamin, and Charlotte.


Calling hours for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, from 9:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. at the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home, 17 S. Delaware Avenue, Yardley, PA. 19067. Interment in St. Ignatius Cemetery for family and friends will be held immediately after calling hours.


In lieu of flowers, contributions in Al's memory may be made to the Air Force Aid Society at https://afas.org/ways-to-give/


Condolences for the family can be left at www.fitzgeraldsommerfuneralhome.com

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Albert "Al" H. McClain passed away peacefully at Juniper Village at Bucks County in Bensalem, PA on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 at the age of 93.


Born in Trenton, NJ, he was the first son of the late Rose Mary McClain Tracey.


Al's first career included farming in Central, NJ and Southeastern, PA. He then enliste

Events

Visitation at Funeral Home

Saturday, December 16, 2023

9:30 am - 11:00 am

FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home

17 S. Delaware Avenue Yardley, PA 19067

Funeral Service

Saturday, December 16, 2023

11:00 am

FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home

17 S. Delaware Ave. Yardley, PA 19067

Final Resting Place

Saturday, December 16, 2023

11:30 am

St. Ignatius Cemetery

River Road Yardley, PA 19067

Final Resting Place

St. Ignatius Cemetery

River Road Yardley, PA 19067

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