John Maciak Obituary
He was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late John and Jennie (Kaminski) Maciak. He was predeceased by his wife Jean in 1994.
He is survived by his two daughters; Diane Sullivan and her husband John "Jay" Sullivan of Oxford and Donna Godin of Auburn; three grandchildren; Brian Sullivan and his spouse Andrea Dupont, Christopher Godin and Natasha Godin-Lippe; four great grandchildren; Trevor, Connor, Cameron and Virginia.
He leaves his two brothers; Walter Maciak and his family of Santa Rosa, CA, and Daniel Maciak and his family of Dallas, OR. His sister Barbara Rogers passed in 2007.
John served his country during WW II, stationed in San Francisco, CA. His tour of duty was fighting in the South Pacific aboard the USS Gilligan DE-508 where heavy battles occurred although he returned home, but many of his crew members did not.
He married his sweetheart Jean Harris when he returned. They settled in Millbury in 1955 where they raised their family. He retired from General Motors after 37 years of service.
In May 2022, John was awarded a "Quilt of Valor" for his service during World War II by the "Freedom Quilters of Millbury". It was a great honor bestowed upon him.
John was a very giving and loving person. He was always willing to lend a hand. Not only was he a gentleman he was a "gentle man". He enjoyed people and having an active life. He enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends or trying his luck at the table games at the casino and his yearly trip to Las Vegas, along with going to restaurants near and far.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember John's life with a time of visitation on Thursday, Sept 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. in Mulhane Home for Funerals, 45 N. Main Street in Millbury.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, Sept 16th at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery, Worcester.
Memorial contributions can be made to "Freedom Quilters of Millbury" c/o Gail Rocheford, 60 Burbank St. Millbury, Ma 01527 or to the Wounded Warriors.
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of John J. Maciak, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with John
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How you can show support
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Maciak's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Maciak's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
