John J. Gaddis Jr.

GADDIS, John J. Jr. In Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, March 10, 2011 circumed to his long brave battle with his extended illness. Beloved husband of Kathleen M. (O'Keeffe) Gaddis. Devoted father of Taryn O'Keeffe and Shannon Gaddis, both of Quincy. Loving papa to Dylan Michael Douglas. Brother of Maureen Gaddis Hutchinson and her husband James of Shrewsbury. Uncle of Jennifer Hutchinson of Shrewsbury and James M. Hutchinson of Richmond, VA. John had achieved many life fulfilling goals during his time spent here. His biggest of them all being an inspiration and positive role model for his family for who he devoted his time to. He lived out the American dream and then some including the running of a very successful power tool equipment business and more. He was truly a man of all trades and his older hobby's included many first place prizes and recognition for his love of cars and rebuilding them. His big bright smile was a cure for any bad day and will continue to be remembered. He endured more than most people do in a lifetime and his spirit will live on through his family. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, Monday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Margaret Church of Blessed Mother Teresa Parish at 10 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting Hrs Sunday, 3-7 pm. Interment, Blue Hills Cemetery, Braintree. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210.