John Francis "Jack" Kilmartin

John "Jack" Francis Kilmartin December 16, 1921 - July 30, 2004 Jack Kilmartin was born in Albany, New York, and grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University before serving his country in the Navy in the Pacific theater during World War II. Following his service he spent his forty-year career in the retail industry, retiring in 1986 as the CEO of Mervyn's Department Stores. He also served on the boards for several retail companies. He and his wife Patti have lived in Pebble Beach, CA for the past twelve years. Jack was a member of the Order of Malta. He was active in Catholic Charities and other charitable organizations. Jack also served on the Board of Trustees at Santa Clara University and was an active member of the Capitol Club and Monterey Peninsula Country Club. His first wife, Irma Lee Kilmartin, preceded Jack in death. Jack is survived by his wife Patti; his sons Bob Kilmartin, Greg Parker, Kelly Parker, and John Kilmartin and his daughters Shannon Kuder, Debbie Pisciotta, Kathleen Schultz, Tracy Sardelli, and Katherine Glaessner; his seventeen grandchildren and four great-granddaughters; and his brother, Ron Kilmartin. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug 4, at 1:30 pm at St. Angela's Catholic Church in Pacific Grove, corner of Lighthouse and 8th under the direction of The Paul Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack's name may be sent to Catholic Charities of Monterey at 922 Hilby Ave., Ste. C., Seaside, CA, 93955