John H. Creeth Jr.

CREETH, John H. Jr of Quincy, April 2, 2012. At the age of 92. Born and raised in Dorchester. He graduated from Dorchester High School. John served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sgt and C.I.C. Agent (the Shadow) during W.W. II. with the 66th division, stationed in the Philippines. After several years John retired from the security section of Gillette Co. and from the Plymouth Rubber Co. in Canton after more than 20 years. He was a member of the Counter Intelligence Corp. Assoc., the Norwegian Old People’s Home in West Roxbury, Cyril P. Morrisette Post #294 American Legion. John also enjoyed traveling with his wife, especially to NH, was an avid reader and dog lover. John was very devoted to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years Alma M. (DiSciullo) Creeth and his grandson Michael Piccarini. He is survived by his loving children John H. Creeth III and his wife Sandra of Wilmington and Janice Piccarini and her husband Alan Smith of Weymouth. Devoted grandfather of Eric J. Creeth, Heather Tate, and Danielle Piccarini. Great grandfather of Alex, Alyssa, Deven and Kieran. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Deware Funeral Home 576 Hancock Street WOLLASTON on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Relatives and friends invited. Burial will be at the Massachusetts National Cemetery Bourne, MA. on Friday April 6th at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to: The Michael R. Piccarini Scholarship Fund C/O Wentworth Institute of Technology 550 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115. For online condolences or directions, please visit www.dewarefuneralhome.com