Naughton, John

John Patrick "Jack" Naughton of Ossining, NY went home to his God on January 26, 2015 at Calvary Hospital. He was 82. Jack was a teacher and drama coach for White Plains High School, White Plains, NY where he taught for 27 years before retiring in 1996. Jack was born March 9, 1932 in the Bronx to John and Delia Fallon Naughton. He was educated in Barrytown, NY and joined the De LaSalle Christian Brothers. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Catholic University and earned a Masters Degree in English from Manhattan College. He received a Fulbright Scholarship and taught English for a year in Bulgaria. On August 17, 1968 he married Lucille Larrivee at St. Anne's Church in Waterbury, Ct. Jack lived in Ossining for the past forty two years. Locally he was a Lector at St. Theresa Church, Briarcliff Manor and served as President and member of the Parish Council for many years. Jack will be remembered for his brilliant mind, quick wit and for his great love of his family, especially his three grandsons. He is survived by his wife Lucille, daughter Laurie Naughton (David) Muldoon, son Sean (Danielle) Naughton brother Michael Naughton, sister Nora Kardian and three grandsons Dillon and Brendan Muldoon and Lucien Naughton, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Reposing at St. Theresa Church, Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY on Thursday, January 29th from 4-8pm and Friday from 10-11:15am. Funeral Mass at 11:30am. Interment following at St. Augustine Cemetery, Ossining. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to De LaSalle Christian Bros., Narragansett, RI, St. Theresa Church, Briarcliff Manor, NY or Maryknoll Sisters or Fathers and Bros., Maryknoll, NY. Funeral arrangements entrusted to John G. Crawford Funeral Director. 914-747-2515. www.johngcrawfordfuneraldirector.com

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Published by The Journal News from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for John Naughton

15 Entries

Siobhan

February 17, 2015

I enjoyed your husbands and dads Irish wit Was always a pleasure to care for him. Wishing you moments of peace knowing Jack fought the good fight sincerely Siobhan from west med ctr

February 6, 2015

Again, I want to thank you all who wrote of your love and admiration for Jack and for the Faculty and students who came to Briarcliff to offer in person your condolences. Your kindness shall always be remembered. He was a great , yes! GREAT man!

lucille naughton

February 3, 2015

My family and I gratefully acknowledge and welcome your comments about Jack. He truly was a great man. I am blessed he was my husband for 46 wonder-filled years. His children and grand children and I mourn his passing. Rest in peace, my love.

January 29, 2015

I fondly remember "Mr. Naughton" as a wonderful teacher and more importantly as an amazing theatre director. One of my most memorable aspects of attending White Plains High School was our production of The Fantasticks!

My his memory be a blessing! Kenn Ehrlich (Class of 1973)

Neil Gleit

January 29, 2015

My condolences to the family. Fondest memories of a most inspiring teacher. WPHS class of 1979.

January 29, 2015

I had Mr. Naughton for 10th grade english at WPHS. He made learning fun and it was one of the few classes I really enjoyed:) RIP Mr. Naughton - Pam (Cleary)Iannibelli WPHS class of 1978.

Br. Bendan Gerrity

January 29, 2015

Dear Lucille,
My prayers and sympathy upon learning of Jack's death. Its been a long time since our great days at St. Bernard's NL and your fabulous musicals and all the fun we had. Would love to have a chance to chat and catch up. I have been here at Ocean Tides School since 1982.
My best to your children & grandchildren as well as to Norah & Michael. Brendan

Frank Campagniolo

January 29, 2015

Mary Antalek

January 29, 2015

From the Nurses Rosemarie and Mary at westchester medical center. We send our condolences to your family. We were so fond of Jack and your family. We will miss that big smile and the many chats at the bedside. Jack is at peace now and we pray you are as well. Love to all especially Mrs. Naughton and Laurie.

Frank Campagniolo

January 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Mr. Naughton, from a grateful student. White Plains High School Class of 1973

maria Avenaut

January 28, 2015

RIP Mr Naughton. You were a great person, and a great teacher. Such
an inspiration.

Anthony Fasano

January 28, 2015

Jack was an extraordinary man, who wore his love for so many, openly and gently. He was unfailingly gracious to me in our contacts, while we were both in the Brothers. My condolences to his family.

Catherine Casey Imperatrice

January 28, 2015

Uncle Jack there will never be a brighter or funnier light in the world than you. We are all blessed for having known you. Hugs and kisses forever.

Georgene Bonvento

January 28, 2015

In loving memory of you, Jack. You are whole and healthy and singing now.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

January 28, 2015

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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