Remembering the life, death and legacy of Purple Heart recipient John DePasse Jr.
John J. DePasse Jr., 66, of Brockton, died July 8, 2014. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. John was a disabled veteran and member of the Vets Center in Brockton. He would do anything for anybody and he saved many peoples lives. He enjoyed motorcycling with many friends. John was the son of the late John J. and Lucy S. DePasse; beloved father of John J. DePasse III, Tiffany DePasse, Lauren DePasse (and George Davila), Melissa Gilfoy, Nicole...
