Born in 1940 on June 21st, to Gladys (Lester) and John Patrick Largey Sr., Jack grew up in Quincy, MA where he was known as a fast swimmer in Quincy Bay and an even faster drag racer on Quincy Shore Drive. He graduated from North Quincy High School in 1959 and joined the Navy and served on the destroyer USS Warrington (DD-843). After seeing a bit of the world he married his beloved Jennie (D’Arrigo) Largey in 1964 and they had 5 children. After reenlisting he was honorably discharged SM1, Signalman First Class in 1967, having served nearly 8 years. He graduated UMASS Boston, Cum Laude, Class of 1978 and moved the family to Cape Cod, where he was the Postmaster of 2 towns, retiring from Harwich in 1998. He lived the Cape Cod retirement dream after that, working several retirement jobs, fixing up the yard for the birds, spending time with his grandkids, making dump runs, and not going over the bridge. He could often be seen driving around the lower Cape in his pickup truck and giving a hearty “Hey, Guy!” to all the locals. He was a family man, a hard worker, and a patriot.
Jack is survived by his wife of 56 years Jennie, sister Sheila (James) Wilson, sister-in-law Marie D’Arrigo, 5 children, Louise Largey, John P. (Sally) Largey III, Ernest (Tania) Largey, Teresa (Dana) Burgess, Jennifer (Keith) Orell, 9 grandchildren, Natasha, Dominic, Saveria, Vincent, Ernest Jr., John IV, Taylor, Laura, Jennie, 4 great grandchildren Kyri, Maya, Sophie, Theodore, and a large extended family and friends.
Arrangements by Nickerson Funeral Home, Orleans, MA. There will be a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery on Sunday February 23rd at 11:30am for family and friends followed by a reception at 12pm at the Sheraton, both located on Route 6 in Eastham. The family wishes to thank Dr. Carol Topolewski, the staff of Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Broadreach Hospice. In lieu of flowers, in honor of Jack, do as he often did and commit a Random Act of Kindness.
