JOHN T. DEALY

DEALY--John T., of Newport, RI, formerly of New York City, Bronxville, NY and Naples, FL, died peacefully January 8, 2014 in Newport Hospital after a long and courageous battle against the effects of MS and Parkinson's Disease. John was the beloved husband of 48 years of Constance (Fagan) Dealy; father of Amanda Dealy (Matthew) Haverstick of Chester Springs, PA and Nicholas F. Dealy of Portsmouth, RI; and the grandfather of Emily, Megan, and Greta Haverstick. He was the brother of: Eileen D. (George) Gillespie of Harrison, NY; James J. (Angela) Dealy of Cincinnati, OH; and Margaret D. (Robert) Ackerman of Boston, MA. He was predeceased by his sister Marcia T. Dealy of N. Brunswick, NJ. John was a graduate of Portsmouth Priory School, Harvard College, 1960, and Harvard Law School, 1963. Before moving to Rhode Island in 1988, he practiced law for many years in New York, including as Assistant General Counsel at American Broadcasting Company. A Memorial Service will be held on May 10, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, RI. Donations in John's name may be made to Portsmouth Abbey School, Portsmouth, RI 02871.