John Colman Loftus

Mr. Loftus was a wonderful teacher, he inspired me to love Earth Science with his teaching style. He encouraged and directed me to write A weekly article on our soccer team. My article was called Behind the Nets and was printed in The East Boston Times in the late 70´s. I was a bit of an outcast with my long hair, Mr.Loftus gave me something no other teacher did, direction and encouragement and a feeling of belonging. After his Final exam, he proclaimed to the entire class that in all his...

God Bless!

John only you could be help to the ones you have left behind!! My thoughts are with you and yours Love Anne

We "grew up" together and years have past but I'll always remember how you always had kind words to say.. My thoughts and prayer's are with your family.. Rest now Jonn. Love Anne

Coach, you were well aware that I moved far away from East Boston many years ago, but because of individuals like yourself – I have a piece of it in my heart and soul that will never dissipate. Your sense of sacrifice and dedication for the East Boston Community has touched countless lives of young men --- for “that” you are legendary. There are many ‘inanimate objects’ that we’ll remember you by --- from the blue Suburban, to the camouflage hat, to the Irish rebel tapes that many Italian...

Coach, I could never put a price on your friendship and the guidance you provided to me. You may be gone physically, but the lessons you provided on life will live on in many of us forever. You were a true friend and we should all reflect on just what a powerful and awesome gift that is. I will miss you.

Love, The Rubinos-Lou, Kelly, Mark & Matthew

You personified friendship. Unconditional and endless. My best friend is gone but will never be forgotten. Up Galway !

WNQ-QNW

We never met you, John, but we are very good friends of Pat and Nora Loftus here on Marco Island, FL. If you are a relative of Pat, then you must have been a great guy!

John, I always looked up to you and admired you for going after what you really wanted in life and getting it! I've always thought of you as a truly happy and successful guy. ...... Bill