BATH — John J. Feeney Jr., 80, of Bath and Largo, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Bath on Nov. 18. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ann, who passed away just weeks prior to his death.

John was born in San Diego, Calif., to John J. Feeney and Margie Feeney on Jan. 13, 1933. He attended and graduated from Walker High in Liberty, Maine, class of 1952 where he was salutatorian of his class and captain of the basketball team. In 1952 he enlisted in the Navy and spent four years traveling to many parts of the world. Eventually John would end up at the Supervisors of Shipbuilding for the Navy overseeing the building at Bath Iron Works. During his career there he earned a reputation for being a stickler of an inspector always wanting the job done right.

In 1973 John married Ann Benson Gilmore. Together, as their hobby and eventual second jobs, they would own and operate their antiques shop in Topsham, 81 Main Antiques. They traveled throughout New England and up and down the East Coast to sales and auctions enjoying together this venture which would follow them into retirement.

An avid basketball fan, John was very proud of his son John and his grandchildren and would travel to see sporting events that they were in when he could. John especially loved the family gatherings with “all the kids” at their summer home on Sand Pond in Monmouth. John was a quiet man with a gentle spirit, but was also known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He was always thinking!

John is survived by this children who he loved very much, Joanne Woodbury of Hallowell, John Feeney III of Knox and April Hatch of Searsport; stepsons Ben and Kevin Gilmore of Bath; and stepdaughter Suzi Gilmore Ater of Bath; and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Harriet Oxton of Liberty.

A private family service will be held for John at a later date.