John J. Chiarelli

FLORIDA John J. Chiarelli, died peacefully May 29, 2009, at his home in Largo Florida after a brief illness. He was 79 years old. John was born January 8, 1930 son of the late Domenic Chiarelli and Bertha (Bishop). He was raised in Hyde Park. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He lived in Hanover for 24 years, Plymouth for 10 years before retiring to Florida. John worked for the MBTA in the carpenters union in Everett. He loved to play horseshoes, cards and pool. He was an avid sports fan. John was the loving husband of Ruth (Ramsdell) Chiarelli; father of Carol Mazzoli of East Bridgewater; Steven Ives of Clearwater, Florida; Elizabeth Beers of Jackson, Tennessee; Robert Ives of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Floyd Ives of Bridgewater; David Ives of Pensacola, Florida. He is survived by 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He is survived by his brothers Francis Jannette of Brockton, George Jannette of Plymouth, the late Andrew Chiarelli of Revere, and his sisters Barbara (Jannette) Butler of Norwood and Rose (Jannette) Susman of Hyde Park. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Hanover United Church of Christ, 515 Hanover Street (Rt 139), Hanover, MA, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.