JOHN A. HAYES

Hayes, John A. 89, of Harwich, passed away peacefully, in Chatham, on November 7, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Marie (Kavanagh) Hayes. Jack was born in Dorchester to the late Alfred and Mary Hayes. He served in the Navy during WW II aboard the USS Alaska. He graduated from Harvard University Extension School and Rutgers School of Banking. Jack worked for 38 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, starting out in the mailroom and retiring as an Assistant Vice President. During his retirement, he was a real estate broker for 9 years. Jack was an active member in his community, both in West Roxbury and in Harwich, and served as President of the local Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity, a member of Kiwanis, The Lions Club, Allen Harbor Yacht Club, Cranberry Valley Golf Course and Holy Trinity Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his children Steven Hayes of Dedham and Maureen Hayes Rossi and her husband Ken of Needham and his grandchildren Lauren and Michael Rossi and his daughter in law Carolyn Shute. He is predeceased by his children Jackie, Kevin & Brian, a brother and 5 sisters. He also leaves many nieces & nephews. Visitation will be held at Morris, O'Connor & Blute Funeral Home, 678 Main St. HARWICH CENTER on Thursday, November 12th from 9–10:30 am followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 am at Holy Trinity Church, Route 28 in West Harwich. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation MA/RI Chapter, 220 North Main St., Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760 or to Hope Hospice, 765 Attucks Lane. Hyannis, MA 02601 or Habitat for Humanity 121 Habitat St. Americus, GA 31709-3498 or Family Pantry, 133 Queen Anne Rd. Harwich, MA 02645. Notes of comfort may be made to his family at: www. MorrisOConnorBlute.com.