John R. Wade Jr.

TEWKSBURY: John R. Wade Jr. age 77, a resident of Tewksbury for 40 years, formerly of Somerville, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Marie F. (Camilo) Wade. Marie and John shared a beautiful marriage for 57 years. Born in East Boston on July 30, 1947, he was the son of the late John R. Wade and the late Grace (Vitale) Weitzman.
John received a degree from Northeastern University and worked for 27 years at the Polaroid Corporation. After retiring from Polaroid, he worked in real estate for several years. In his spare time, John was an avid chess player and enjoyed weightlifting. He loved traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family and his cat, Gus.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his two sons, John R. Wade III, his wife Sharon, of Wellesley, and David Wade and his wife Francy, of Needham. He had seven grandchildren: John R. Wade IV, his wife Maria, Taylor Wade, Danica Wade, Jackson Wade, Jacob Wade, David Wade Jr., and Robert Wade. He looked forward to welcoming his great-grandson, John R. Wade V, later this month.
John leaves behind one brother, Robert Wade, and one sister, Janice Amos, both of New Hampshire. He was the son-in-law of the late Ernesto and Maria (Viveiros) Camilo. He had many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Calling hours are Tuesday, August 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury. His funeral procession will begin on Wednesday, August 14, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by his Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. at St. William's Church, 1351 Main Street, Route 38, Tewksbury. Services will conclude with interment at St. Mary Cemetery, 90 River Road, Tewksbury.