Remembering John McCloskey
1938-2018
As published in a special announcement on December 26, 2018 to all E-Gobrecht addressees, John McCloskey died on December 15, 2018. John was an extremely well-known and admired numismatist, mentor, friend, father, and family man. John was the Past President of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club and the Gobrecht Journal Editor for 40 years.
John's numismatic history is extensive, and an excellent write-up can be found in a special autobiographical article from the March 2009 issue of the Gobrecht Journal, and reprinted in the December 30th issue of the electronic publication, The E-Sylum.
This article on John McCloskey, as seen in the E-Sylum can be viewed here.
Below, we share some photos and remembrances of John. Enjoy. He will be missed. |
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John and Norma, his loving wife of 58 years |