In today’s blog, I would like to acknowledge the birthday of one Jack Edward Marcellia. Let’s take a look at his profile.
Jack Edward Marcellia was born on September 29, 1954 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Henry and Margaret Marcellia. Born an only child, Jack was a “loud, lovable soul” since birth. Despite his very ebullient disposition, Jack did experience some heartbreak at the age of 12, when his father passed away. Jack took the role as “man of the house” to help his mother in any and every way possible, be it housecleaning or tending to the garden.
After high school, Jack attended and graduated from South Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Jack was also great in sports, as was evident by his love for baseball and football; his true love, however, was wrestling, and this was proven everytime someone mentioned the name Ric Flair.
It was also at South Carolina University that, prior to graduation, Jack found his college sweetheart, Mary Ann Hughes, who later turned out to be the love of his life in an ironic twist of fate. The story goes that Jack and Mary Ann were both best friends with one Bret Douglas, and one fateful afternoon, while Bret and Mary Ann were celebration the completion of their freshman year, Jack locked eyes with Mary Ann and winked at her. Bret knew that both of these “crazy kids” were crazy about each other, so he merely suggested that they at least go out on one date; Bret also promised to support both Jack and Mary Ann, no matter the outcome. Well, Jack and Mary Ann did go out, and the rest, as they say, is history. Jack and Mary Ann ultimately got married in 1978, and raised two children, Jonathan Stephen and Natalie Violet.
After spending most of their lives in Charlotte, Jack decided that he and his wife and children needed a better life, so the Marcellias headed west to Southern California in 2002. They now reside in Torrance, California.
Aside from being a great family man, Jack is blessed to be Bret’s best friend for well over 30 years. It’s also important to point out that within said 30 years, Jack has referred to Bret as “Bret my boy,” of which the latter refers to Jack as “Good Ol’ Jack.”
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
When Bret and I went to professional wrestling school for all of one day.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
When Nattie was a little girl, I would play “Tea Party” her, and I would always get stuck in those little tea party chairs.
FAVORITE ACTOR: Cedric the Entertainer
FAVORITE ACTRESS: Sharon Stone
FAVORITE SINGER: Phil Collins
FAVORITE TV SHOW: King of Queens
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Original Kings of Comedy
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
FAVORITE CARTOON: The Jetsons
FAVORITE COLOR: Blue
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak and Baked Potato
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Chocolate Chip
SECRET TALENT:
My kids taught me a little hip-hop… “What up, Money?”
IN MY FREE TIME, I LIKE TO:
Read a book or do a crossword puzzle
IF I COULD’VE DONE IT DIFFERENTLY:
I would’ve finished that professional wrestling school, and I would be the one holding the World Heavyweight Championship.
MY ROLE MODEL(S) GROWING UP:
My parents, Henry & Margaret Marcellia
THE BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME:
Whatever you do, make sure you do your absolute best.
SOMEONE WHO SHARES MY BIRTHDAY:
Madeline Khan and Bryant Gumbel
MY DREAM/GOAL IN LIFE IS TO:
Retire at age 60... Maybe even 59.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:
Humorous, Strong-Willed, Young-At-Heart
MY BEST FRIEND (ACE-BOOM-KOOM)
Bret George Douglas (a.k.a. “Bret my boy”)
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT:
North Cackalacky, as always.
IF I HAD ONE WISH:
I would be rich and retired… right now.
SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME:
I can find humor in almost any situation.
Jack Edward Marcellia was born on September 29, 1954 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Henry and Margaret Marcellia. Born an only child, Jack was a “loud, lovable soul” since birth. Despite his very ebullient disposition, Jack did experience some heartbreak at the age of 12, when his father passed away. Jack took the role as “man of the house” to help his mother in any and every way possible, be it housecleaning or tending to the garden.
After high school, Jack attended and graduated from South Carolina University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Jack was also great in sports, as was evident by his love for baseball and football; his true love, however, was wrestling, and this was proven everytime someone mentioned the name Ric Flair.
It was also at South Carolina University that, prior to graduation, Jack found his college sweetheart, Mary Ann Hughes, who later turned out to be the love of his life in an ironic twist of fate. The story goes that Jack and Mary Ann were both best friends with one Bret Douglas, and one fateful afternoon, while Bret and Mary Ann were celebration the completion of their freshman year, Jack locked eyes with Mary Ann and winked at her. Bret knew that both of these “crazy kids” were crazy about each other, so he merely suggested that they at least go out on one date; Bret also promised to support both Jack and Mary Ann, no matter the outcome. Well, Jack and Mary Ann did go out, and the rest, as they say, is history. Jack and Mary Ann ultimately got married in 1978, and raised two children, Jonathan Stephen and Natalie Violet.
After spending most of their lives in Charlotte, Jack decided that he and his wife and children needed a better life, so the Marcellias headed west to Southern California in 2002. They now reside in Torrance, California.
Aside from being a great family man, Jack is blessed to be Bret’s best friend for well over 30 years. It’s also important to point out that within said 30 years, Jack has referred to Bret as “Bret my boy,” of which the latter refers to Jack as “Good Ol’ Jack.”
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT:
When Bret and I went to professional wrestling school for all of one day.
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
When Nattie was a little girl, I would play “Tea Party” her, and I would always get stuck in those little tea party chairs.
FAVORITE ACTOR: Cedric the Entertainer
FAVORITE ACTRESS: Sharon Stone
FAVORITE SINGER: Phil Collins
FAVORITE TV SHOW: King of Queens
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Original Kings of Comedy
FAVORITE ATHLETE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
FAVORITE CARTOON: The Jetsons
FAVORITE COLOR: Blue
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak and Baked Potato
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Chocolate Chip
SECRET TALENT:
My kids taught me a little hip-hop… “What up, Money?”
IN MY FREE TIME, I LIKE TO:
Read a book or do a crossword puzzle
IF I COULD’VE DONE IT DIFFERENTLY:
I would’ve finished that professional wrestling school, and I would be the one holding the World Heavyweight Championship.
MY ROLE MODEL(S) GROWING UP:
My parents, Henry & Margaret Marcellia
THE BEST ADVICE EVER GIVEN TO ME:
Whatever you do, make sure you do your absolute best.
SOMEONE WHO SHARES MY BIRTHDAY:
Madeline Khan and Bryant Gumbel
MY DREAM/GOAL IN LIFE IS TO:
Retire at age 60... Maybe even 59.
THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE ME:
Humorous, Strong-Willed, Young-At-Heart
MY BEST FRIEND (ACE-BOOM-KOOM)
Bret George Douglas (a.k.a. “Bret my boy”)
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT:
North Cackalacky, as always.
IF I HAD ONE WISH:
I would be rich and retired… right now.
SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT ME:
I can find humor in almost any situation.
I love Bret!!!
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