John J. LaCamera Jr.

John J. LaCamera, Jr., age 90 of Marblehead passed away peacefully on November 17th, 2025.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late John J. LaCamera, Sr. and the late Ida (Benedetto) LaCamera. He graduated from B.C. High and attended Huntington Prep and Northeast University.

John proudly serviced in the Army in Germany where he played for both the 7th Army football and baseball teams touring much of Europe.

In 1961 John and his beautiful wife, Ann, started Contractors Equipment Guide, a construction publication. It ran for 45 years until his retirement in 2007.

John took pride in the life he built with Ann and their children. His fondest memories included his days at B.C. High where he formed lifelong friendships, raising his children in Newton, spending summers on Cape Cod and winters in South Florida. He especially cherished time shared with his extended family and good friends whose presence brought him constant joy throughout his life.

A natural storyteller, John never missed a chance to share a memory or spin a tale. He had a way of holding an audience and of making ordinary moments unforgettable.

He leaves his children, Kari Roads and Michael Herrick of Haverhill, Christine and Donald Burnett of Salem, Carolyn Anderson of St. Augustine, FL, Michele LaCamera and David Buckley of West Falmouth and his brother David LaCamera. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Grandchildren: Ryan and Thomas Roads (sons of Daniel Roads), Marion and Koriana Burnett, Brandan Anderson & Megan Pruett. Great Grandchildren Luna and Maverick Anderson and Joseph Pruett.

He was predeceased by his wife Ann Marie, children Diane and Joseph LaCamera and his sister Lorraine Marino.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to B.C. High school, 150 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125.

Funeral will be private