Obituary for Louis Charles John McCall
Louis Charles John McCall, age 64, of Wenonah and Surf City, NJ passed away suddenly on Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Irvington, NJ, he graduated from Bishop Eustace High School Class of 1977. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. Joseph's University in 1981. Lou was a CPA, former head audit partner at BDO in Philadelphia, and was currently employed at Continuity Operations Group.
He was a life member and past Assistant Fire Chief of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 and EMS where he held positions of fire company trustee and treasurer of the Surf City Fireman’s Relief Association. Lou was an EMS Academy Instructor. He served as president of the Wenonah School Board, past president and trustee of the Wenonah Historical Society, past president of Wenonah Lions Club, past vice chair of the Wenonah Planning and Zoning Board, assisted and coached with the Wenonah Athletic Association, past audit chair of Visiting Nurses of Southern NJ, and the former CFO of the Washington Twp. Ambulance Board and Rescue Association Inc.
Lou loved vacations in Summerland Key, FL, and Surf City with his wife and family. He was a Lionel Train enthusiast, the family photographer, enjoyed biking and kayaking, Bruce Springsteen and country music. Lou collected all sorts of tools and could fix anything and did fix it for everyone! He appointed himself as the Uber driver for his kids and grandkids. Lou loved being a firefighter. Lou's biggest love was for his family. His favorite times were those spent with the grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Vicki McCall (nee Braun), his children, Heather Jaworski and her husband BJ of Washington Twp., Louis McCall and his wife Leeann of Woodbury Heights, Christina Davidson and her husband Shawn of Williamstown, Sean McCall of Westville, and Ryan McCall of Wenonah; seven grandchildren, Lucy, Ben, Avery, Tristan, Cody, Mackenzie, and Maverick; his mother, Joan McCall (nee Zalewski); two brothers, John McCall and his wife Denise and Ken McCall; his Firefighter/brother "Cousin John" Zalewski and wife Marcia; his brother-in-laws, George Braun and Todd Braun and wife Martina, and his mother-in-law, Marcy Braun. Lou was also survived by his two dogs whom he loved so much, Duke & Ruby. He was predeceased by his father, Louis Charles McCall, father-in-law, George Braun, and sister-in-law, Karen McCall.
Family and Friends may visit from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ and from 9:30 am to 10:45 am on Monday, January 29th at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Burial will follow in Wenonah Cemetery. In "Lou" of flowers, contributions can be made to Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 and EMS, 713 Long Beach Blvd., Surf Beach, NJ 08008 or by Venmo @Station49. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
He was a life member and past Assistant Fire Chief of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 and EMS where he held positions of fire company trustee and treasurer of the Surf City Fireman’s Relief Association. Lou was an EMS Academy Instructor. He served as president of the Wenonah School Board, past president and trustee of the Wenonah Historical Society, past president of Wenonah Lions Club, past vice chair of the Wenonah Planning and Zoning Board, assisted and coached with the Wenonah Athletic Association, past audit chair of Visiting Nurses of Southern NJ, and the former CFO of the Washington Twp. Ambulance Board and Rescue Association Inc.
Lou loved vacations in Summerland Key, FL, and Surf City with his wife and family. He was a Lionel Train enthusiast, the family photographer, enjoyed biking and kayaking, Bruce Springsteen and country music. Lou collected all sorts of tools and could fix anything and did fix it for everyone! He appointed himself as the Uber driver for his kids and grandkids. Lou loved being a firefighter. Lou's biggest love was for his family. His favorite times were those spent with the grandkids.
He is survived by his wife Vicki McCall (nee Braun), his children, Heather Jaworski and her husband BJ of Washington Twp., Louis McCall and his wife Leeann of Woodbury Heights, Christina Davidson and her husband Shawn of Williamstown, Sean McCall of Westville, and Ryan McCall of Wenonah; seven grandchildren, Lucy, Ben, Avery, Tristan, Cody, Mackenzie, and Maverick; his mother, Joan McCall (nee Zalewski); two brothers, John McCall and his wife Denise and Ken McCall; his Firefighter/brother "Cousin John" Zalewski and wife Marcia; his brother-in-laws, George Braun and Todd Braun and wife Martina, and his mother-in-law, Marcy Braun. Lou was also survived by his two dogs whom he loved so much, Duke & Ruby. He was predeceased by his father, Louis Charles McCall, father-in-law, George Braun, and sister-in-law, Karen McCall.
Family and Friends may visit from 2 pm to 5 pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ and from 9:30 am to 10:45 am on Monday, January 29th at Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 am. Burial will follow in Wenonah Cemetery. In "Lou" of flowers, contributions can be made to Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 and EMS, 713 Long Beach Blvd., Surf Beach, NJ 08008 or by Venmo @Station49. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.