Jack Squirek obit

Jacob "Jack" Squirek

February 16, 1959 ~ January 5, 2024 (age 64) 

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Jacob Squirek Obituary

JACK SQUIREK, JR, age 64. Beloved husband of 36 years to Penny (nee Lilly). Loving and devoted father of Jacob III (Elizabeth) and Cassandra McGovern (Brian). Cherished grandfather of Maeve McGovern and Jacob Stephen Squirek IV, who will be born later this year. Dearest son of Jack S. (deceased) and Carol (nee Pinard). Dear brother of David (LuAnn), Timothy, Mary Alice Hudak and George. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Jack is an alumni of Cuyahoga Heights High School, class of 1977, Massanutten Military Academy, class of 1978 and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, class of 1982. In 1982, Jack was a 2nd round draft pick to the Oakland Raiders, where he played for several memorable years. His legendary interception in Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins remains etched in football history, contributing to the Raiders' triumphant 38–9 Super Bowl 18 World Championship. Funeral Services Saturday January 13, 2024 Cuyahoga Valley Church, 5055 E. Wallings Road (Broadview Heights) at 11:00 AM. (EVERYONE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends FRIDAY EVENING 3 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).

Squirek's most famous play is his interception in Super Bowl XVIII against the Washington Redskins: before the end of the first half, a Raiders drive stalled when Jim Plunkett's third down pass was incomplete, but Ray Guy's 27-yard punt pinned Washington at their own 12-yard line with 12 seconds left in the half. On the next play, Squirek intercepted Joe Theismann's screen pass and returned it for a touchdown to give the Raiders a 21–3 halftime lead. The Raiders went on to win, 38–9.

Squirek lived in the Cleveland area following his playing days, with his wife, Penny, and their two children, Jacob and Cassandra. He ran a cleaning and janitorial service in that area. Squirek died on January 5, 2024, at the age of 64

In 55 career regular-season games (eight starts) with Raiders and the Miami Dolphins, Squirek recorded three sacks, an interception and two fumble recoveries. He was a second-round pick out of Illinois in the 1982 draft.