Marlborough, Massachusetts
Jun 6, 1962 – Nov 20, 2020 (Age 58)
WINSKE, John E. Of Boston, a disability rights leader, fierce advocate for the independent living community, and savvy entrepreneur, died on Nov. 20, 2020, while in Florida. He was 58. Born in Marlborough in 1962 with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, John was the son of the late Earl "Jack"...
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Happy birthday, sweetheart. I miss you still, darlin'. There's a whole spectrum of color gone from the world, without you in it. If you can, send me some strength.
Terry Pride
June 06, 2023
John's story is an inspiration one. I feel very lucky that I had the chance to speak with him for the first time in 50 years last year. It was an interview for this story:
https://www.bedrocksportsmarlboro.com/post/marlboro-s-john-winske-is-a-kentucky-derby-winning-horse-owner-and-a-hoot-and-a-half
Nick Abramo
March 26, 2021 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Shea Donie
December 10, 2020 | Melrose, MA
Rest In Peace John! Thank you for your contributions to access for persons with disabilities. Condolences to your family— I hope that they are comforted by memories of you.
Mary Connelly
December 07, 2020 | Friend
He was a great guy. He will be missed.
Cynthia DeLuca
December 07, 2020
It was a honor to be part of
your family. R.I.P. John.
Joy Bevan
December 06, 2020 | Friend
Many good people have worked at DPC during my tenure as a state employee. I had the pleasure of working with John. We had many philosophical conversations about how and why Deaf people do not consider themselves 'disabled'. John came to understand the cultural and linguistic aspect versus having a disability. He worked hard to include us once DPC was able to get funding for communication access. I deeply miss having open conversations with him and his sense of humor. God Bless him!
BJ Wood
December 06, 2020 | Friend
May you rest in peace John as we who advocate for equity and justice carry on the important work on the ground I will look up beyond the stars as you continue to support our efforts from Heaven may GOD you rest and wisdom to inspire the work that still remains to be done on Earth as we give thanks for all that you did and pointed to as needing to be done. May GOD bless and keep you in the palm of his hand. May those of us that continue to carry on be strengthened and motivated to light your...
Owen Doonan
December 06, 2020 | Acquaintance
In that photo, he wears the straw boater I gave him, with purple & orange bands I made - the colors of the silks worn by Authentic's jockey.
John was the best boss I ever had - & the man that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with.
A strong voice for advocacy, & a big, tender heart.
I told him the one thing I wanted was that he outlive me - he should live to be 90, & I would die first.
It wasn't in the cards.
I love you, darling - & don't forget, I said that...
Terry Pride
December 05, 2020 | Significant Other
