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JOHN SCOPA Obituary

SCOPA, John R. "Jack" Jr. Of Revere, formerly East Boston, after a long battle with cancer, Our Lord called Jack home on Jan 15th at 88 years. He is the husband of Grace (Capone) Scopa of whom he shared 62 years of marriage with. Father of Elaine Fielding & her husband Stephen. Grandfather of Ryan Fielding & his wife Karen & Stephanie Marchetti & her husband Matthew . He is the Great grandfather & namesake of Jack Warren Fielding. The brother of Evelyn Maragioglio & Elaine Tino. He is the son of the late Lucy & John Scopa. Also survived by several loving & caring nieces & nephews. A Memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sat., Jan 17th at 10 am in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 250 Revere St., Revere. Interment is Private. Jack's greatest pleasure was being a loving participant in his grandchildren's lives. Late US Navy WWII Vet. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's name to: The Salesian Boys & Girls Club of East Boston, 150 Byron St., East Boston, MA 02128. For more info visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2015.

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January 30, 2016

You went away one year ago,miss you. Me

grace scopa

January 24, 2015

We talked about the "white light" How happy you must have been when you finally saw it.We will miss you ............Me

January 16, 2015

Dear Chickie, After 60+ years of wonderful
friendship, we are so deeply sorry to lose Jackie. Elaine, we know what a wonderful father and grandfather he was and how dear he was to all of you. Our hearts are broken today.
Dolores & Mario Cardinale

Lois Diamond

January 16, 2015

Dear Grace, Elaine, Steve and Family
I am so sorry for your great loss of your beloved husband,father,grandfather,and great grandfather My thoughts and prayers are with all at this time. I truly believe that John is resting in the arms of our Lord May you all take comfort in knowing that your wonderful memories will keep him alive in your hearts.
sincerely
Lois

Lisa Strahl Tamboli

January 16, 2015

Our hearts are with you all. Uncle Jackie was a wonderful man and we have warm memories of him. You are in our prayers and we send hugs to all of you. I know he leaves an empty spot at the table but he will live on through the stories Aunt Grace , Elaine, Steve, Stephanie, Matt, Ryan, and Karen will share with the the new generation.Love you all!

Nina and Paul

January 16, 2015

May choirs of angels sing you to your rest

Cousin Nina

January 16, 2015

Elaine and Steve, Auntie Grace, How I share your sadness. Paul joins me in offering our deepest sympathies and a wish that your many happy memories and strong faith will sustain you at this difficult time.

Angela and John Dwyer

January 15, 2015

Dear Grace, Elaine, Steve, Ryan and Stephanie: Our deepest sympathy on your loss! Our hearts are broken! A wonderful man! He will be sorely missed! All our love!

January 15, 2015

Dad, I am so fortunate to have you for my father and grandfather to my children. Love and miss you. Elaine

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