Cornelius James McLaughlin's Obituary
1946-2015
Cornelius (Neil) James McLaughlin
On the evening of October 9, 2015, Neil passed away peacefully at the age of 69 surrounded by family.
Neil was born in Ridley Park, PA on March 20, 1946. He was the fourth child of Laura and Charles McLaughlin. Neil was a graduate of St. James Catholic High School in Chester, PA. He spent most of his adult life in Florida where he was a successful business owner. Neil had a lifelong love of art and was a talented chef. Neil is survived by his wife Janet Scheffer, daughters, Elizabeth West, Coleen Clark and Tracy Colon and sons, James Scheffer and Joel Scheffer and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Charles McLaughlin and David McLaughlin and sisters, Loretta Pietriangelo and Mary Jane McLaughlin. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
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