John J. "Jack" McCorkle Jr.

Age 76, of Norwood and Popponesset, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer on March 31, 2023.

Jack was born in Dorchester on May 19, 1946 to Boston Fire Lieutenant John and Mary (Leary) McCorkle. Beloved husband of Rita (Pembroke); and loving father of John III and his fiance Kristen of Walpole, Patricia "Tricia" of Norwood, Maura and her husband Andrew Brown of Norwood, and Michael of South Boston. He was the proud ‘Pops’ to his cherished grandchildren Winnie, A.J., and Pippa Brown and John Joseph IV and Colin Robert McCorkle.

Devoted brother of Joanne Edwards and her husband Jerome of Palm Coast FL, Louise McManus and her late husband George of West Roxbury and Elizabeth of Braintree. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and best friend Jack Graham who all brought such joy to his life. Jack was an avid Boston sports fan, and loved spending his summers in Popponesset on the deck with family and friends.

Funeral from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole Street (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD on Wednesday April 5, at 10:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 547 Washington Street, Norwood at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 4 from 4-8PM.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Jack's memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215, or see www.dana-farber.org.