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John Mack Obituary

Age 65, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at his home in Washington, DC, with his family by his side. Retired minister of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC. Former Clinical Director of the Cambridgeport Problem Center, Cambridge, MA. Loving husband of Barbara Gerlach, father of Jessica Prentice and Peter Gerlach-Mack; grandfather of Antonio Rodriguez and Sofia Prentice; brother of Talbot Mack and Lucy Mack. Memorial service will be Jan. 26 at Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St NW, Washington, DC at 2:00 pm.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jan. 21, 2008.

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Pam Rhea

January 15, 2008

Uncle Richie will be missed and our family will keep him and Aunt Mary in our prayers.
Take one day at a time Aunt Mary and remember that we love you!
Pamela and family

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