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JOHN SARVEY Obituary
John H. Sarvey, 45 of Newton Centre died unexpectedly over the Thanksgiving weekend. He is survived by his wife Rachel d'Oronzio Sarvey, and their children Elijah and MeeJee; also his father George, step-mother Linda, and his brothers, Chris, Bob and Jim and their 10 children. He is also survived by his wife's extended family including 12 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at First Unitarian Society in Newton at 1326 Washington Street, West Newton, MA at 11:00am, Monday, December 3rd. A memorial fund will be announced shortly.
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for JOHN SARVEY
David Luberoff
December 6, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about John's death, which I just learned about today. He was a good man.
December 2, 2012
Rachel -- Marc and I are so sad to hear about John. We are thinking of you, Elijah and Mee Gee.
Love, Joan
Scot Eastman
December 1, 2012
My condolences to all the family. May your memories be sweet and occasion smiles not tears.
Stephanie Pollack
November 30, 2012
I am saddened that I had the privilege of working with John only for the last four or five years because he was a very special person and a wonderful colleague. Like many who knew John, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Barbara Susan Balboni
November 29, 2012
My condolences to Rachel and your children, whom I do not know, and to John's father and brothers whom I do know. I met John when he was a young teenager running many miles every day in sunny southern California. His father, George, was my boss at Delta Resources and his mother, Tu Ha, my friend and owner of the restaurant where I very often ate with George at the end of another very long day. Even as a young man John demonstrated a care and concern for others and it was clear that his “moral compass” would lead him to do great things for others.
Although I kept up with his personal and professional achievements through conversations with George, I was delighted when I saw his name on the bulletin from Northeastern University School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Through e-mails we caught up with each other and began what I expected to be a long-time correspondence, and I looked forward meeting Rachel and the children when George and Linda came to Boston.
At this time of great sorrow, I hope you find comfort in the words from Rabindranath Tagore: “Death is not extinguishing the Light; it is putting out the Lamp because the Dawn has come.”
Too soon has John faced the Dawn of eternity …
Mary Gunn
November 29, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He always impressed me as the real deal--compassionate, smart, with a keen ability to lead and influence. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
November 29, 2012
Dear Rachel, I did not know John, but I knew you as an adorable, spirited little girl, sitting on my lap as I read stories to you and Danny and Rachel. I send you lots of love and sincere condolences. Judy (Silverman) Ames
Deborah Elizabeth Finn
November 29, 2012
May John's memory always be a blessing to his family and his community.
Jonathan Kominik
November 29, 2012
My deepest Sympathies To The Sarvey Family. John was a true Class Act in every way & he will be missed.
Shannon Paleologos
November 29, 2012
Wishing your family peace through this difficult time. I had the honor of working with John from 2004-2006 at City Year. May you all always feel his love.
Michelle Murray
November 29, 2012
All my love to the Sarvey family in this difficult time. Wishng you peace as time goes on. My prayers for you and your family.
Peter Konwerski
November 28, 2012
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. I was deeply moved when I read the announcement by City Year staff last night on Twitter.
As context, John was an dear friend and academic colleague, from my days at GW working in the Office of Community Service.
I think we firstmet at the COOL Conference back in the 1990s, doing the first launch of Into the Streets.
He became a legend, icon, and ambassador for what thoughtful service embodied.
I will miss his spirit and energy as well as friendship over the years, conferences, and issues.
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