Giacomo Maccarone

Giacomo "Jack" Maccarone, age 66, died Sat. Apr. 25, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA. Jack was born on February 28, 1954 to Rosario "Russell" and Freda (LaTorto) Maccarone, and raised in Bloomfield, NJ with his younger sister Rosanne and his younger brother Peter. He attended Essex Catholic High School and went on to study business at St. Peter's College in Jersey City, NJ. For 43 years, Jack was co-owner and founder of the EPM / Argo-Zeta Company, first located in Bloomfield, NJ, then Trumbauersville, PA, and finally Richland Township, PA. Generous of spirit from a young age, Jack spent much of his youth volunteering his time at group homes for adults with disabilities and at Camp Fatima of NJ, a summer camp for children with disabilities. Through these adventures he built enduring friendships and met his wife of 37 years, Judy (Braemer) Maccarone, with whom he raised three loving children, Michael, Alison, and Katelyn. After moving to Quakertown with his family in 1993, Jack became an active member of the community, from Boy Scout Troop 129/13 Scout Leader and Quakertown Soccer Club assistant coach to member of the Wedgewood Coke Plant Golf League, the Milford Township Fish & Game Forestry Association, and Morning Star Fellowship church. Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife and children, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbors, and indulging in their many hobbies and interests. Dedication to friends, family, and charity was a staple of Jack's life. A passion for music, love of cooking, and sense of humor were ever-present in his world, and his kindness and generosity serve as an inspiration to the countless friends and family members who will miss his genuine smile, his big heart, and his warm embrace. In recent years his greatest joys came from spending time in the calm waters, peaceful woods, and tranquil coasts of Florida, Vermont, and New Jersey, where he helped each of his children make their homes. His family will carry with them his traditions of playing music, golfing, and travel, as well as his appreciation for food plating, wildlife, and quiet contemplation. A celebration of Jack's life will be held at the appropriate time when his family can be together. Donations can be made in his name to Camp Fatima of New Jersey or to the incredible, selfless team of healthcare workers at Lehigh Valley Hospital. We love and miss you, Jack! To sign the online guestbook, visit www.NaugleFCS.com.