Name: Visitation for JOHN P. KARLE Jr.
Start: 2016-06-02T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-06-02T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

KARLE, John P., Jr. Of Milton, passed away on May 27, 2016 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. Beloved husband of 24 years to Deirdre (Wallace) Karle. Proud and devoted father to son John (Jack) Karle. Loving son of John (Jack) P. Karle Sr. of Jupiter Island, Fl and the late Patricia (Donovan) Karle. Caring brother of Susan Ferguson and her husband David of Libertyville, Il, Patricia Jenkins and her husband Brad of Tewksbury and Priscilla Pilon and her husband Matthew of Middletown, RI and Houston, Texas. Born in Milton, John spent his formative years in North Scituate, MA. He graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1979 and Saint Michael's College in Vermont in 1983. John earned his MBA at Babson College in 1986 and combining his love of travel, skiing and finance spent the following year in Switzerland. John was a long time employee of Bank of America, most recently as Senior Vice President in the Global Banking Division. Besides being a great husband, father, son, brother and friend, he enjoyed entertaining in Milton and Falmouth where he could be found preparing gourmet meals for family and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours Thursday morning, 9 - 10:30 AM at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave, MILTON, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Agatha's Church in Milton at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Michael's College in Colchester Vermont. For information, directions and online guest book

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Published by Boston Globe from May 30 to Jun. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN KARLE

37 Entries

Dana Christensen

May 24, 2024

I keep your photo along with other friends l have lost at my desk so i see your smiling face every day. Miss you still 8 years later.

Frank Flanagan

May 24, 2024

I miss you Pal.

Dana Christensen

May 25, 2019

I cant believe it has been three years since you left us. Miss your smiling face. Rest well my friend.

Amy Ko

June 21, 2016

I am so saddened and shocked to hear of John's passing. He was incredibly kind and helpful. I had the great opportunity to work with him at Bank of America for almost a full decade and he was always supportive and generous with his time and had a knack with making people laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and with your family.

Susan Sullivan

June 4, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of John's passing. I have many memories of happy times spent with my friend Patty and the Karle family, including John. He was the one who always kept us laughing. My prayers are with him and the entire Karle family.

Susan (Kinsella)Sullivan

Margie Hans

June 3, 2016

Dear Dee,

I am just learning of this sad news and wanted to share that both my mom and I are so sorry for your loss.

John was one of the kindest people we knew and always loved being in his company. You and your son are in our prayers and please know John will be missed.

With sympathy,
Margie and Anne Hans

Bob Fuest

June 3, 2016

Dee, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

June 3, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a member of the Xaverian Community and a member of the class of 1979. I was proud to be his classmate. John, rest in peace. You will not be forgotten.

Julie MACISAAC

June 3, 2016

Dear Deirde and Jack, I was honored to be in St. Agatha's Church today. As I listened to Jack talk about his father I remembered being with you Dad on a field trip when you were in Carriage house nursery school with our daughter Jillian. I can remember your Dad at Wolaston pool throwing you in the air,you both laughing! It was infectious. Keep those and all of your wonderful memories that you spoke about today close forever. Jack you have grown to be a handsome bright young man, take care of your mom. Please know we are thinking of you both. Your Dad must be very proud...

XO the MacIsaac Family(Dave,Julie,Brianne,Stephanie,Jillian and David)

Eileen (McLellan) Velez

June 2, 2016

Deirdre, I am so very deeply sorry to learn of the loss of your husband. I am so very sorry, my deepest condolences.

Simon Lloyd

June 2, 2016

Every day John had a peace of wisdom for me at work - always will be missed.

Margaret (McGowan) McNeill

June 2, 2016

My deepest sympathies go out to John's beloved family. I went to St Mike's with John and Sue. My brother & sister were also Purple Knights so we all knew John. May his soul rest in peace.

Susan Koulouris

June 2, 2016

I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. I'll miss his friendly face and bright smile here on the 8th floor of 100 Federal St. My deepest sympathies to his family.

Ken Sherman

June 2, 2016

I am deeply sorry for your loss, I am a former classmate of John from Xaverian Brothers H.S. and I lived in Lower Mills Dorchester near Milton where John lived.

Dion Chay

June 2, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Karle family. I met John when I moved to Boston in late 2000, at Fleet. Even though our paths diverged after a couple of years, we always ran into each other a couple of times a year, and he always took the time to catch up, even as he was running to the next meeting! John's smile was infectious, and I always walked away from our chats smiling myself. He will be missed.

The Ferguson Family

June 2, 2016

We are heartbroken for the entire Karle family, and all who loved John. Your loss is unthinkable, and we share in your grief.

Sending our hearfelt love and sympathies,

MichaelL Large

June 1, 2016

First met John back in 1999 at a training held in Hartford, CT. John and I immediately hit it off. Such a gentlemen, good friend, professional and always fun to hang out with. JK (Which I called him) will very much be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife, son, father and sisters. May God bless you!!

Nancy Fay

June 1, 2016

John was my first crush in 1st grade. I was always chasing him around the Hatherly school playground trying to steal a kiss! We were classmates at St. Mike's too. Although I have not seen him in several years his engaging personality and smile comes to mind. May the Karle family know how much John was respected and loved. My condolences.

Dana Christensen

June 1, 2016

I have known John my entire career at Bank of America going back to the Bank of Boston days. This is a very sad time as John is a huge loss to all who had the privilege to know him. It is difficult to understand why a person like John is taken from us at such a young age. Smart, funny and a bit frenetic at times, I will always remember the fun we had while working at an often crazy place. John is one of those special people that will always have a place in my heart.

Al Julian

June 1, 2016

Dee and Jack, I am so truly sorry for your loss. I loved John. When he came into my former Barber Shop in Milton, all I remember is the laughs we had. Sending you both hugs.

Mary Rose McCaffrey

May 31, 2016

My deepest sympathies to all the Karle's. No words can erase the pain you are feeling..please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jonathan Goodwin

May 31, 2016

I worked with John at Fleet in Boston and we sat next door to each other for a couple of years.
John was funny , and was a helpful mentor to me as I made my way at Fleet Bofa. I remember John bringing Jack into the office and Jack was this tiny cute kid. I last saw John at AFP a year or so ago and he was so proud of Jack and that Jack would soon be heading to college.
Jack and family , I am so sorry for your loss.

Mary Sullivan-Gorman

May 31, 2016

I send my deepest condolences to John's family. I met John at SMC and have many wonderful memories of those times. He was truly a people person and was always fun to be around.

He thoughtfully reached out to me many years later when my brother passed away to express his sympathies.

Once a friend of John Karle's, always a friend.

Edmond BOGRAN-ACOSTA

May 31, 2016

I remember John from our time at Babson and specially when we were members of the MCFE program working in Switzerland. We lost contact after graduation, but I remember his energy and work ethic. A good man is missing and will live in our memories. My condolences to his family.

Kerri Sprague

May 31, 2016

I worked with John at Bank of America in Boston- what a fun spirit! We always joked around about his boat shoes (no socks, of course), talked about Falmouth, and so many other little things that made life happy. When I came back home to visit, he was always making the effort to catch up over lunch, ask how old bank friends were doing, etc. He had a big heart.

He also loved his family and was so proud of his son. He will be missed by many.

RIP, JK

Frank Flanagan

May 31, 2016

John has been my friend since freshman year at Xaverian as well as Saint Mike's and all the years since...when I arrived at Saint Mike's freshman year John had already been up there and knew the lay of the land and was there to help me and my folks unpack my Dad's station wagon and then introduce me to all the students he already knew....that is just one of those kind of stories about John...he would frequently show up in Newport to see his Dad and would stop by the house to see me and Karen and the kids for what was always a fun reunion with always a promise of longer next time...he was a good friend and he will be missed...

Dee Bertrand

May 31, 2016

To a wonderful family - The Karle's

I am so very sorry for the loss of John. I will be saying a prayer for all.

Jeanne Capachin

May 31, 2016

John and I worked together at BankBoston for just a few years. Our paths diverged, but I would always seek John out at conferences or business events to catch up with him and share a laugh. What a genuine love of life and ability to connect with people.I knew him only fleetingly and will miss him. My heart goes out to his family and close friends who had such a short time with him.

Alison Annese

May 31, 2016

My husband and I both knew John from Fleet and Bank of America. We are shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. He always was a lot of fun to be around and a pleasure to see every day in the office. Our deepest condolences to his family.

May 31, 2016

Deidre and Jack - I am so, so very sorry to hear of the passing of John. I will always remember him as a great host at your Christmas Eve dinners. My sincerest condolences to your family. Love Susan Mayo

Karen Gray

May 31, 2016

Patty and the entire Karle Family,

I am so sorry for your lose. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Maura Gomes

May 31, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with Deidre, Jack, and all the Karles. There is a most special spot in my heart for John, my friend, schoolmate at SMC, co-worker for a few years at Fidelity, and partner-in-crime at any number of parties/events over the years. Even though we hadn't seen each other in many years, a quick note here and there kept the thread our friendship intact. The whole Clark family sends their love and respect. Love you, John!!

Luan Giannone

May 31, 2016

I met John at St. Michael's College. I last saw John in Newport RI with Jane Bartels. It was such a fun evening, the three of us reminiscing and catching up. I will miss his big "Luuuuuuu" each time we met. John always had a great story to share and a great smile to go with it....

The older I get, the more I come to realize that when we lose a person we love and care for the "earth feels different......"

Rest John, be at peace and let your soul fly free......

My deepest sympathies to Dee and Jack. My heart aches for both of you.

...Today feels different.

Valerie O'Kane

May 31, 2016

Patty and Family,
My heart just breaks for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
-Valerie O'Kane

David Carriere

May 30, 2016

This news is shocking and makes me so very sad...my condolences to the entire Karle family for your loss...John, and you all are in my prayers. In fact I just prayed to my folks to welcome John's soul to the other side...

Charlie Eisenmann

May 30, 2016

I was nervous showing up to St. Michael's as a sophomore transfer student. I had not seen John in a year but at the orientation check in he left a note telling me where to meet him and his circle of friends. John connected me that day to multiple people who would become lifetime friends. Whether at Xaverian, St. Michael's, Cape Cod, Newport or, more recently, a BC football tailgate, John was always introducing and connecting me to people. He was engaged in the world and brought people together. And, he cared. The last time I spoke with John was in March about a week after my Dad died. He called to see how I was doing.

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