Mr. John McCarrell Allardice

On June 8, 2017, John McCarrell Allardice, (Johnny Mac/The Big Guy) age 77, of Bradford Woods, beloved husband of Susan M. Allardice; father of John M. (Betsy) Allardice Jr., Scott B. (Marilee) Allardice, Julie A. Allardice Ray, Shawn P. Lyter, Benjamin H. Miller & Theodore W. (Joungsun) Miller; brother of Jane (the late Robert) Vankirk, Barbara (Mark) Draa. John was "Pop Pop" to 7 grandchildren : Amber (Derek) Reisinger, Emma Allardice, Grace Allardice, Duncan Ray, Dabin, Taebin & Subin Miller. John was preceded in death by his 3 brothers: Thomas B. Allardice, Robert D. Allardice & William Allardice John was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late James & Becky Allardice. He grew up in Colonia, NJ, and Pittsburgh. He graduated from North Allegheny Sr. High School in 1958 and went on to Washington & Jefferson College and the Univ. of Pittsburgh, where he received a BS in Chemistry. After many years working in chemical companies, he founded Releasomers, Inc. , a mold release company that served the rubber and plastics industries throughout the world. He received a patent for a product he developed that helped to revolutionize the tire industry. John had a passion for music and theatre and was an accomplished vocalist, actor and musician. He performed with the Pittsburgh CLO, Pittsburgh Musical Theatre, The Kean Theatre, Comtra Theatre, and many others. For many years he was a vocalist in churches and sang with the Les Brown Voices of Christmas. He loved to sit at his piano or to strum on his guitar. John came from a long line of avid golfers. He and his brothers made up an incredible 4-some. When Parkinson's Disease threatened to end one of his favorite pastimes, John researched on the internet and found golf courses that offered handicapped accessible golf carts. John and his wife, Susan, enjoyed traveling - around the country and around the world. From camping trips at the Grand Canyon, to New York City, to the Florida Keys, they experienced all that America has to offer. They traveled to Mexico, Germany, Italy, Vanuatu and, in 2015, traveled to Scotland to visit John's ancestral homeland. John's love of Scotland was insurmountable. In his younger days he was a professional Scottish athlete, participating in Highland Games throughout the country. But perhaps his greatest accomplishments and contribution to this world was being an thoughtful, encouraging, supportive, and caring father, pop-pop, and husband. If you knew the Big Guy or had the privilege to spend time with him you were a better human being as a result. Friends will be received Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 2- 8 pm at the home of Susan and John. A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday, 11:00 am, at Shannopin Country Club, in Ben Avon Heights. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Michael J. Fox Parkinson's Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org or CASA of Allegheny County, www.pgh-casa.org. Arrangements by Simons Funeral Home www.simonsfuneralhome.com

Mr. John McCarrell Allardice

May 30, 1940 - June 8, 2017