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John Sharkey Obituary

John Jack Stillman Sharkey, 88 years of age, of Braintree Highlands, entered Life Eternal at South Shore Hospital on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. He was born in Boston and raised in Braintree. He graduated from Braintree High School Class of 1942. He subsequently received a Bachelors Degree and Master of Business Administration Degree from Northeastern University. He had been employed as an accountant with the Shell Oil Company, Dewey and Almy Company in Cambridge, the Howard Johnson Company in Wollaston, and General Dynamics Corp. at Fore River Ship Yard. During WWII he served with the Army Air Force and was a member of the 5th Bomb Group. Jack was an active parishioner at the Church of St. Clare since 1959. He was a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Club at the church and the Holy Name Society. He had served as a Braintree Town Meeting Member for seventeen years. He was the devoted and loving husband of Alba Pauline (Fraccastoro) Sharkey to whom he had been married for 61 years. He was the beloved father of Paula S. McDonough married to Paul McDonough of Henrico, VA, Kathleen Sharkey-Jordan married to Craig Jordan of Braintree, Susan Sharkey of Randolph, and John S. Sharkey of Braintree. He was the proud grandfather of Rebecca McDonough of Henrico, VA, Abigail Jordan of Braintree, Jennifer McDonough of Henrico, VA and Drew Jordan of Braintree. Jack was known as a generous, thoughtful, tender-hearted and gentle person. He was the brother of the late Marjorie and Lucille Sharkey. Visiting hours will be at the Mortimer N. Peck -Russell Peck Funeral Home, 516 Washington Street, on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 4 - 7 p.m. There will be a gathering at the funeral home on Monday, Oct. 28, at 9 a.m. to be followed by a funeral Mass in the Church of St. Clare, 1244 Liberty Street, Braintree at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Blue Hill Cemetery. Memorial donations may be sent to My Brothers Keeper, PO Box 338, Easton, MA 02356-0338. www.peckservices.com.

Published by The Patriot Ledger on Oct. 26, 2013.
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Sorry to hear that you dad has passed on. Your grief will turn to joy as you recognize that love has left a lot of good memories that no one can ever take away.

Jamyce Vinson

November 1, 2013

Kathy and family, So sorry to hear that your dad passed away. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Christine & John

Christine & John Sullivan

October 27, 2013

So Sorry for your loss Mrs. Sharkey.

Paula C. Kokoros-Odierno

Paula Kokoros-Odierno

October 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of Mr. Sharkey's passing.

All the Staff at Braintree Cooperative Bank

October 26, 2013

Paula, we are so sorry for your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your entire family. Sending comfort and strength... Liz and Gary

Liz and Gary McDonough

October 26, 2013

I worked with Jack at Howard Johnson Compamy on Newport Ave. Quincy in 1965.

Jack, was one of my early mentors and a very nice man. I remember Jack work with me to learn the 10 key adding machine.

To the Family of Jack Sharkey a very nice boss and great accountant. Bles you JACK and your family and thank you for being part of my life.

LTC Robert A. "Bob" Frazier, USA Ret.
Naples Florida

LTC Robert A. "Bob" Frazier

October 26, 2013

Dear Uncle Jack, I will miss you very much. As a young child I will always remember visiting you, Auntie, Paula, Kathy, Susan and Jackie with fond memories. You always had a kind a smile and a warm hug for me and always made me feel special and welcome. Love Always Gabrielle

October 25, 2013

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Oct

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Peck Funeral Homes - Braintree Chapel

516 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184-4609

Oct

28

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m.

Peck Funeral Homes - Braintree Chapel

516 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184-4609

Oct

28

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Church of St. Clare

1244 Liberty St, Braintree , MA

Oct

28

Burial

Blue Hill Cemetery

MA

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516 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184-4609

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