Born in Mount Kisco, NY, John left his hometown of Brewster, NY after high school and arrived in Boston to attend Northeastern University where he graduated with honors.
In 1997 he met the love his life, Bill McLeod where they both lived in West Fenway. For the last 16 years, they lived on Beacon Hill and in 2013 exchanged marriage vows in Battery Park overlooking the harbor in Newport, RI.
For the last 18 years, John was a case manager and ADR Specialist in the Boston office of JAMS (Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services).
In addition to Bill, John is survived by many friends including Gabriella Bertucci of Somerville, Mary Ann Solari of Maine, Cynthia Barlow of Connecticut, Kristyne Bowman of Malden and the JAMS family in Boston and throughout the country. John is very much missed by their two cats: his beloved Betty who ensured he was tucked in at night, and his buddy Buzz, who waited for John to come home from work, and then snuggle next to him on the couch while they both waited for Bill to come home.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 3rd from 4m to 6:30pm in the Boston Harborside Home, 580 Commercial St., Boston with a Celebration of John’s Life to begin at 6:30pm.
Deep appreciation and gratitude is extended to Dr. Benjamin Davis, Dr. Robbie Goldstein, Dr. Margaret Threadgill, Justin Alves, RN, Danielle McGonagle, LICSW, and the many other doctors, nurses and staff on Bigelow 9 and Blake MICU 7 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Their expertise, understanding and love will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's name to PAWS, Protection of Animals in Wakefield Society, 383 R. Lowell Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.
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