Name: Visitation for John H. Flood
Start: 2016-07-29T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Pushard Family Funeral Home

John H. Jack Flood of Norton, formerly of Canton, died unexpectedly at home July 26, 2016. He was 77 years old. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy and dedicated his life to public service. He was a former public defender in Wrentham District Court and was the State Representative for Canton and Randolph for 10 years. In 1996, Governor Weld appointed Jack Norfolk County Sheriff, where he served until 1999. At the end of his public career, he was the Director of Substance Abuse Services for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections. Jack had also been a gubernatorial and senatorial candidate. He graduated Northeastern University and Suffolk Law. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Brenda (Donlan) Flood of Norton. He was the loving father of Amy E. Fisher and her husband Neal of Walpole, Katy F. Risher and her husband Dan of Sterling, Va., Kerry A. Flood of Norton, Nancy N. Flood of Roslindale, and Mary F. Mahon and her husband Brian of Fairfield, Conn.; loving brother of Daniel J. Flood of Canton, Ellen Stonis of Punta Gorda, Fla., and the late Mary MacLeod and Susan Flood; proud and loving Pa to Alison, Kelly, Megan, Johnny, Liam, Declan, Claire, and Eamonn. Visiting hours at the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman St., Canton, Friday from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 700 Washington St., Saturday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Marys Cemetery, Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jacks memory to Boston Childrens Hospital, Attn.: the Heart Foundation, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Pushard Family Funeral Home www.roache-pushard.com 781-828-2929

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Published by Walpole Times from Jul. 28 to Aug. 11, 2016.

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for John Flood

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26 Entries

Francis X Moran

July 30, 2021

Thinking of Jack on the anniversary of passing.
A gentleman of the first order.
A man of enormous courage dedicated to public service.
And a very fine friend. May he rest in peace.

August 3, 2016

Dear Brenda and Family,
So sorry to learn of John's passing-- too late to attend the
wake:( Nor do I have your Norton address, so I can't even send a card. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I was surprised and saddened by the news. Sorry for your loss.
Take Care.
Ann Cruise

Carol Altonen

July 31, 2016

To the Flood family

So shocked and sad to hear of John's passing. I knew him since we were teenagers. What a wonderful person he was. I will remember him always. My heart goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace.
Carol Altonen

July 30, 2016

Amy and Neil sorry for your loss. Just learned of your Fathers passing It's a tough time and wish you all the best Thinking of you. Sincerely Mark Jarvis

Liz Collins

July 30, 2016

To the Flood family,
My sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers go out to all.

Tom Donovan

July 30, 2016

Brenda and the entire Flood family

I'm sorry for your loss. Jack was a great guy and an awesome leader.

Mary Lou Amatucci

July 29, 2016

Brenda, Amy and family, our heartfelt sympathy, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Lou Khouri Amatucci, Robin Amatucci

Esther Ross

July 29, 2016

Family, friends and all:
So sorry to hear of Jack's loss. I lived in Randolph years ago and met him. He was a man of the people...asked him to help in a health matter and he got the EPA involved.Tireless worker.Sen. Kennedy helped and we got a site in Holbrook designated as a Superfund site. His work and caring are his legacy.We owe him our health and well-being. In his quiet way, he did his service and is a hero.Never forgotten...may his memory and great deeds for us all be a comfort and a blessing.
Esther Ross & Family
Nashua, NH

John Kissell

July 29, 2016

So sad to hear of your passing. You were a wonderful god father and an even greater friend to my parents. Brenda and your daughters are in our thoughts and your laughter and humor will always be remembered. JB and the other Kissells.

Allison Sanderson Fiorentino

July 29, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I greatly appreciate all I learned from him during his campaign for Sheriff. I wish you all comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Paul Carchidi

July 29, 2016

Our sincere condolences on the passing of a great man. Jack Flood was always there when needed. We wish there were more like him. With sorrow and admiration, the Carchidi family.

Arthur Bougas

July 28, 2016

Dear flood family. I am so sorry to hear of johns passing.
I have known the wonderful flood family all my life.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
John was quite a guy.
God bless.

Jeff East

July 28, 2016

My condolences to his family and prayers for a truly great man and mentor. Had the privilege and honor of working for Jack as a young man during his tenure on Beacon Hill and when he was a candidate for governor. We were very blessed to have a man of his integrity in a leadership role in this state, who always put the best interests of the people first. Jack was a powerful voice of common sense for the Commonwealth and will be missed.

July 28, 2016

Nancy,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Katey Costello

Steven Pierce

July 28, 2016

I am deeply saddened by Jack's passing. I was privileged to know him for over 30 years beginning during our service together in the Massachusetts House..He was an exceptionally capable and dedicated legislator, as loyal to his constituents as he was to his principles.His courage and integrity were always foremost and took priority over his political and personal interests.Our democracy would be vastly bettered if all of its elected officials displayed just a fraction of Jack's qualities.

As a friend and colleague, Jack exhibited his good humor, engaging smile, keen intellect and deep and compassionate understanding of the human condition.

But above all, as Brenda and his children know, he treasured, took enormous pride in and deeply loved his family. He was an admirable and remarkable man in every way.

God bless you, Jack.

Michael D'Ambrosio

July 28, 2016

My condolences to the Flood family. Jack was a dedicated public servant and a very amicable and social man. I have fond memories of him at many of the law and police social events. May God bless.

Joe & Marilyn Oliveri

July 28, 2016

We will miss your intelligent wit, your love of life, and your endless stories. You will be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful dad and a superb neighbor. Rest in peace my Friend.

JANET STETSON

July 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frank Moran

July 28, 2016

The Honorable Jack Flood - for honorable he indeed was - served this Commonwealth with great courage and dignity. His House years were at times turbulent, but he was a man of unwavering and staunch principle who was not afraid to stand up for us all even when it meant personal sacrifice. And it did. Through everything, there was his quick contagious smile and warm wit mixed with genuine intellect. It was an honor to know him. My deepest sympathy to all his family. May he rest in peace.

July 28, 2016

A GREAT man. We have many fond memories of playing tennis with John and Brenda and the Dorseys.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.JOHN andJANE DOOLEY

Howard Werman

July 28, 2016

To the Flood Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Jack he was a GREAT man & it was my pleasure to have known him.He will be missed.He changed my life in such a big way I will always be thankful to him.My thoughts& prayers go out to the entire Flood family.

GREGG MACDONALD

July 28, 2016

Kerry, I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time.

Joe McDonald

July 28, 2016

Kerry and Flood Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.

July 28, 2016

It is with a heavy heart and our deepest thoughts of the loss of Jack. Our condolences go out to the Flood Family.
Richard and Karen Volkin

Jim Sullivan

July 28, 2016

Dear Nancy and Family:

Deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. May God watch over you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless you Nancy.

The Curran Family

July 27, 2016

Dear Flood Family;
The Curran family is so very sad to hear this news - Mr. Flood was a true gentleman, always greeting you with a smile and kind words. The depth of his loss is deep. Having just gone through this our selves, may his memory and smile guide you through the dark days that lie ahead. Your family is in our thoughts.
We wish you peace and will keep all of you in our prayers.

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