Name: Visitation for JOHN J. KARO
Start: 2023-04-04T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-04-04T23:00:00.000Z
Location: McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

KARO, John J. Of North Weymouth, March 31, 2023. Loving husband of Joan Karo (Lukis) of N. Weymouth. Devoted father of Douglas Karo and wife Kara of Hingham and Kevin Karo and Liana Tyler of North Weymouth. Beloved grandfather of Kathryn and Michael Karo. John worked as a teacher, and vice principal in the Brockton Public Schools for 32 years. John was also a baseball, basketball, and football official for more than 40 years. Visiting Hours on Tuesday, April 4th from 3-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main Street (Rte. 18 opp. So. Shore Hopital). Celebration of Life Mass at St. Jerome's Church, N. Weymouth, Wednesday, April 5th at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. See www.Keohane.com for full obituary, directions and online condolences.

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 1 to Apr. 3, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN KARO

10 Entries

Norm Landino

September 27, 2023

John was a friend thru IAABO basketball officiating. Knew the game better than anyone. Helped so many fellow officials. Condolences to his family.

Jeffrey McDermott

May 10, 2023

I´m very sad to hear of Mr. Karo´s passing. He was a great man, I was a bit scared of him as a student at South Jr High, and also as a baseball player when Mr Karo umpired my games. As a catcher I had great interactions with him, and had great respect for him as a man, teacher, and umpire, and later in life as a friend.
Rest Easy Mr Karo
Jeff McDermott

Christine (DiBona) Langille

April 6, 2023

I was so sad to hear of John´s passing..love and prayers to JoAnne and their children

Burke Medeiros

April 3, 2023

As a member of Widows walk golf course, John always took care of me and made sure he got me out swinging with a smile. Always asked if I had plenty of beer? Of course the answer was "yes"! I´ll never forget his smile and great conversations. Widows golf will never be the same. RIP sir

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Jane Flynn Cliffe

April 3, 2023

John was loved by the members of the Widow's Walk Ladies Wednesday league. We are called the NEGL (No Excuse Golf League). It was such a pleasure to have "Johnny" great us every Wednesday. He will surely be missed.
Jane Flynn Cliffe

Leanne Bright

April 2, 2023

Joanne my deepest Sympathies to you and your family. May the love you shared help you at this difficult time.

Walt Mortimer

April 2, 2023

My deepest sympathy to Joan, Douglas, Kevin, Liana, and extended family.
John sent me a card a while back and wrote "Don't look back, they are gaining on us." Well partner they have caught up and passed us.
See you on that lush green diamond in the sky. By the way, you got the plate.
Walt Mortimer
Retired Sports Official

Brian Melanson

April 2, 2023

So many wonderful, life-long memories were a gift from John and Joan Karo. They, along with Doug and Kevin, were the most incredible neighbors. Our family was blessed to live next door, and I feel blessed to have known him. He was an example for all to follow.

Dominic DiMare

April 1, 2023

To the Karo, John was my mentor. I came in as a young Umpire and he taught me all to do and how to do it, John a true professional I appreciate everything you did for me. One thing I will always remember "if somebody owes you money, you could never go broke" thank you John it´s what I take with me every day.

Marilyn Gentilotti

April 1, 2023

Uncle John, what a life well lived! We will certainly miss you in so many ways. Our deepest sympathies to your family, love Marilyn and Peter G.

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