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John Walsh Obituary

WALSH, John M. "Jack" Of Wilmington, October 18th. Beloved husband of Janet (Spagnolo). Devoted father of Hannah Walsh of Wilmington. Cherished son of Dorothy A. (Dingivan) Walsh of Reading and the late Francis T. Walsh. Brother of Thomas F. Walsh and wife Kathleen of Groton, Patricia Stephenson and husband Robert of Wakefield, and David A. Walsh of Reading. Son-in-law of Esther Spagnolo of Revere and the late Domenic Spagnolo. Brother-in-law of Linda Lattanzi and husband Peter, Tina D'Augusta and husband Peter, all of Revere, Carol Sweezey and husband Bob of Melrose, Christine Wilder of Wakefield, Ross Spagnolo of Virginia, and Paul Spagnolo of Boxford. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Dello Russo-Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Wednesday. at 9 AM followed by a Funeral Service celebrated in the Wilmington United Methodist Church, 87 Church St., WILMINGTON at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday 4 thru 8. Services will conclude with burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes 978-658-4476 Wilmington - Woburn - Medford

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 19, 2008.

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Ann Winn

April 21, 2024

My condolances to the Walsh family. Jack was such a nice man. He will truely be missed by many.

Nancy Curry-Mclean

October 27, 2008

Dearest Janet and Hannah,
You have been so bless as Jack was with the both of you. My only regret is that is that our family did not stay to close. I learned at his mass that he was an exceptional human being. May God bless the both of you more that you already have.

Susan & Richard Hallahan

October 23, 2008

Dear Janet & Hannah ~ Our deepest sympathy to you. We met Jack at The Church of the Living God in the late 70's. He was a young man full of energy, passion, a zeal for life and truth. Jack always had a smile and was a good friend. I learned a lot about Jack's faith and his understanding of the Bible; which helped me in my decisions.
May God's comfort and love sustain you now and the days ahead.

Carmen & Trish DeFlumeri

October 22, 2008

Janet, Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and Hannah at this time. We have known Jack for over 25 years, he was a wonderful person and always considered a very cherished friend. All of our love.

Judy & Mike Tuscano

October 22, 2008

Janet, Hannah & Family,
Our deepest and most sincere sympathy at this time as you mourn the passing of Jack. We knew him as a young man and he inspired our faith in the Lord at a time when we needed direction. That faith will live on in countless others whom he touched during his all too brief time here. Be comforted by the knowledge that he is now by the side of Jesus whom he so loved and that you will see him again one day. Our prayers are going up to support you in this time of grief. Blessings.

Charles and Denise Bergeron

October 22, 2008

Our deepest sympathies go out to you Janet and Hannah. We will always remember Jack as a caring and loving person. We will miss the conversations we used to have during all of the China adoption events. You and your family are both in our prayers.

Charles, Denise, Catherine, Camille and Clara.

Peg Ackerman

October 21, 2008

Dearest Janet and Hannah,
I am deeply saddened at Jacks passing. God bless you both during this difficult time.

Jennifer Gerrish

October 21, 2008

Dearest Janet and Hannah,
Our deepest sympathies are with you both and your families. We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Please remember all the great times you had. Our fondest memories of Jack was the time we spent together in China and on our flights to and from China. He taught us a lot on our trip. He was a wonderful, caring, and dedicated husband and father. He will be missed and remembered by all.
Our love to you all.
Jennifer and Phillip Gerrish and Family

Karen Mulik

October 20, 2008

Janet and Hannah,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Jack was an extraordianary man who touched many, many lives. Those of us who had the honor of knowing him are truly blessed for the mark he left on us.

We all love you Jack God Bless You!

October 19, 2008

AnnMarie Kilgore

October 19, 2008

Janet and Hannah our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you always. We all said a special pray for you two today.

Please let Hannah know when she is ready that

"There are holes in the floor of Heaven and her Daddy is looking down on her today and always"

We love you both! Please take care... Much Love

AnnMarie, Tianna and Natalie Kilgore

MARY ANN TILLOTSON

October 19, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack's family. What a remarkable example of a life well lived.

Deb and daughter Laura Woodman

October 19, 2008

Janet & Hannah and Walsh Family, our prayers and sympathy are with you all. Jack will be missed by all his family and friends. There was no one that came in contact with him, that he didn't leave a lasting impression upon. I'm glad he knew who his God was and is at peace in the arms of his Lord. Deb and Laura

Nancy Schwab

October 19, 2008

Dearest Janet and Hannah
Our hearts are heavy...You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Lots of love
Nancy, Mike and Lucy

Wendy Brys

October 19, 2008

Dear Janet and Hannah,

My heart aches for you. I'm sorry for your loss. Though I have only known Jack for a few years I can remember the great conversations we would have early in the mornings at the hotels at our reuions when everyone else would be sleeping and him and I would sit out in the lobby or dinning area and talk about our lives. What a sweet wonderful man. You both were a big part of what we talked about. It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of such a well-lived life. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time. Take Care - Wendy

Renee Martin

October 19, 2008

Janet my thoughts and prayers are, and will always be with you and Hannah. Jack was a great guy, I thoroughly enjoyed all of our conversations, he always managed to make me laugh. He was not only an inspiration to me but to everyone who was lucky enough to have had the opportunity to be his friend, I can't tell you how happy I am that I had that opportunity . Jack will missed but will never be forgotten and will always be in my prayers.

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