Name: Visitation for JOHN F. "JACK" COLEMAN
Start: 2023-02-27T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-02-27T21:00:00.000Z
Location: DeVito Funeral Home

COLEMAN, John F. "Jack" Of Belmont on February 21st. Beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (McKeon) Coleman and brother of the late Mary P. Easter. Also survived by his niece, Karen Lane and her husband Peter, brother-in-law, Tom McKeon, cousin, Dr. Bernard Logan, and Joel Tangi, and his longtime caregivers, Frida Zaake and Samson Baranga. A 1953 graduate of Boston College, he was employed as a manager with IBM for 30 years in such places as Paris, France and Frankfurt, Germany, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, CA. He was also an accomplished artist known for his personality portraits, sports cartoons and illustrations. For many years, he was very actively involved in supporting parish activities and teaching CCD at St. Camillus Church in Arlington. Late U.S. Navy Veteran. Funeral from the DeVito Funeral Home 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, on Tuesday, at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 am in St. Camillus Church. Burial to follow in Highland Meadow Cemetery, Belmont. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 pm. Please visit devitofh.com to view an online guestbook.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN COLEMAN

10 Entries

Kim Goodman

May 21, 2025

I´m calling donors on behalf of the Belmont Library Foundation and when I couldn´t get a hold of John I did a web search and found out he died. Although I didn´t know John, based on these comments here and the fact that he donated money to make sure Belmont has a wonderful new library, I imagine he was a very kind, very generous, curious person, considerate neighbor, animal-lover and devoted husband. Rest in peace, John, and thank you for your generosity. Your name will be on our wall of donors in the library lobby for years to come.

St. Camillus

December 3, 2023

We just learned today that Mr. Coleman is no more when we drove by his house and saw that there is new construction going up there. Our condolences to his loved ones. We knew him from St. Camillus where he was a regular parishioner. He donated quite a bit of $ for Father O'Leary's farewell party. He was kind, respectful, gentle and dedicated. We stopped going during Covid and did not realize that he had passed away. So sad. he was a good man.

Bil Lien

November 16, 2023

Jack and I met in the early 70s shortly after I joined IBM. I remember him as an excellent teacher, but more importantly as a mentor and dear friend. Jack was never one to brag but he was a positive difference maker in IBM's Services business, particularly in the field of project management. He was always utilizing his artistic abilities to characterize important points in his teaching materials. We quickly became friends and he served as an important mentor during my IBM career. We stayed in touch after Jack retired and during his time caring for his wife Margaret. Shortly after she passed we lost touch. I miss him and will always cherish our friendship.

rebecca landry

May 27, 2023

Jack was the sweetest person i took care of Marg for many years when she was onarges hospice. Jack never forgot and honored me at Marges funeral we emailed back and forth for years ill really miss his outstanding personality and kindness. im sure he is in heaven with Marg i also liked to take pictures of their sweet kitties and frame them for Marg and Jack He was an outstanding husband too

Rebecca Landry

May 25, 2023

I´m so very sorry for this loss if a wonderful wonderful man. Such a joy to know. I´m sure he is with his beloved wife Marge. God Bless

Will Ryan

February 28, 2023

My experience working with Jack was wonderful. He was an amazing and wonderful friend.

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Will Ryan

February 25, 2023

Jack and I were great friends and business partners while working for IBM in Waltham, MA. I stayed in touch with him until his death. He was a wonderful guy!

Greg Sullivan

February 23, 2023

Such fond memories of Marge and Jack hosting the larger Sullivan clan each Christmas. Wonderful times listening in as Jack and Paul chatted about their old Dorchester neighborhood and Marge and Thomasina reminiscing about the Bronx. Jack always had his slot cars, pinball machine, and pool table ready to go... and marveling at all of Jack's cartoons - followed by an extraordinary Christmas dinner. Saddened by Jack's departure but joyful for his reunion with his beloved Marge. Rest in peace, Jack. With love, Greg, Deanie and kids.

Greg Sullivan

February 23, 2023

Such fond memories of Marge and Jack hosting the larger Sullivan clan each Christmas. Wonderful times listening in as Jack and Paul chatted about the old Dorchester neighborhood. Marge and Thomasina reliving their days in the Bronx. Us kids playing with Jack's slot cars, pinball, and marveling at his cartoons. So sad for Jack's departure but joyful for his reuniting with his beloved Marge. Rest in peace, Jack. With love, Greg, Deanie, and kids.

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