Hyde Park, Massachusetts
PASSANISI, John J. Of Hyde Park Jan. 12. 2011, beloved husband of the late Josephine (Amara) Passanisi. and devoted father of Michael T. Passanisi and his wife Rosemary of Medford. Loving son of the late Salvatore and Lucia Passanisi and brother of Ted Parsons, Margaret Giordano, Sandra Fischer...
Read MoreMr. Passanisi was my sixth grade teacher at the Charles Logue School. He was the kindest, compassionate, and most inspirational teacher I have ever known. I was so fortunate to have been his student. My heartfelt condolences to his family on his passing.
Ellen Manganiello
November 19, 2011 | Pleasanton, CA
I have just heard of my favorite teacher, Mr. Passanisi's passing
I was fortunate and blessed to be a student of his in the 6th grade at the Logue 1963-64 and will always remember the JFK shooting and his sadness and the importance of that day and that school year in all that he taught us in school and about life
I share his love of cats (have 4) and will name my next male cat after him (sure to be a very special guy!)
May this holiday season bring sweet memories that you...
jill werman
November 19, 2011 | Encinitas, CA
Oh how I remember a gentle and kind teacher when I was so young. He left quite a memory in me never to be forgotten. It was so cool when my mom went shopping at the Purity Supreme on Columbia road and see my teacher with a white butchers robe on at the meat counter. Those were the days I remember so well
Alan Fox
May 19, 2011 | Newton, MA
As I often do, I was searching the Internet for childhood memories and came across this memorial. Mr. Passanisi was not my 6th grade teacher, but his counterpart in that role at the Charles Logue School, Mr. Saldarini, was (academic year 1962-63). Although I was not one of his students, I remember Mr. Passanisi as a true gentleman and liked by his students. He was part of a quality of American education that, sadly, is no more. I think much of what is wrong in public school education today...
Paul Trusten
February 24, 2011 | Midland, TX
Your Dad (front row first one on the left. My Dad second row third from the left. VE Day, Weisbaden, Germany 1945
To the Passianisi Family: I got to know John through the 70th Div. Association. John and my father Russell Andersen served together during WW II. We exchanged letters and I only had really begun to know him over the last 2 years. His passing was a shock for me, as he had just written on December 28. Please accept our sincere sorrow at his passing my family will miss him very much..
John Andersen
January 30, 2011 | Lake Hallie, WI
To the Passianisi Family,
Mr. Passanisi was my Principal at the Charles Logue School in Mattpan in 1968 when I was in 6th grade. He was a true gentle man and was somewhat instrumental in my going on to teach. I wish I saw him years later, as my father was his mailman. From all of the stories I have read about him, I know that I missed alot as an adult, when I was a 6th grader, who knew, we didn't appreciate what we had. He was, if I recall one of 4 males teachers/administrators at the...
Harvey Sklar
January 19, 2011 | Randolph, MA
my brother john was like a father to me.he was almost 7 yrs. my senior.he took me places and we did things like a father would.right to his demise i kept
in constant touch. i shall miss him dearly. its hard to accept i wont be talking to him anymore.vio condiso
[go with god dear brother john]
loving bro. tsd
ted parsons
January 19, 2011 | No. Hollywood, CA
rest in peace my brother john we will miss you.you were a wonderful careing person. glad i got to see you.your visit was enjoyable you will always be in our hearts and prayers your loving sister margaret..
margaret giordano
January 19, 2011 | Tewksbury, MA
Dear Michael, Rosemary and Family,
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved father. He was such a kind, intelligent man. He was my 6th grade teacher 50 years ago and it was an honor and privilege to be his student. These past few years meeting him for lunch, talking to him, listening to him will remain in my memories always. He is at rest with his beloved Josephine.
Janette Furman
Janette Furman
January 17, 2011 | Randolph, MA