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MAYER--John A., 87, passed away at home in Harrisburg, PA, on September 16, 2022. Jack grew up in Brooklyn Heights, NY and graduated from Fordham Prep in 1952. He entered the Jesuit novitiate at St. Andrew-on- Hudson, received B.S., M.S., and Ph.L. degrees from Fordham University in 1959, and taught high school in the Philippines before leaving the Jesuits. Jack was a master teacher, earning an MA in Education Philosophy in 1971 from Boston College, teaching humanities, high school English and drama, and embracing innovative classroom methods and non-tra- ditional education. He taught at Tappan Zee High School, Rockland County; the Dalton School; Utica Free Academy; and Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Lexington, MA. Jack was active in community theater as both an actor and director. His life-long passion for opera meant frequent attendance at the Metropolitan Opera and Lincoln Center. He leaves his wife, Barbara Franco, son and daughter-in- law Lee and Megan Mayer of Minnesota, daughter Samantha Mayer of Philadelphia, Italian daughter Isabella Carboncini and family of Milan, granddaughters Talia and Louisa Mayer, his faithful canine companion Bella, and the many friends, family, and former students whose lives he touched with his enthusiasm, creativity and wit. Donations may be sent to Homeland Hospice: www.homelandhospice.org

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 25, 2022.

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Jon David Mulrooney

October 15, 2022

To Jack's s family: I was saddened when I learned today of his passing. I met Jack at our Jesuit reunions in Wernersville PA. As you well know, Jack was a GIFT to people who encountered him..Although my time with him was brief, I was grateful for those times. Jack was a humble, gentle, bright, and personable man He was interested in what was happening in your life. He ran sessions at the reunions on OPERA! He gave commentaries on the operas, translating some of the Italian parts, and entertaining us with singing some of the parts. I know you must miss him greatly ...you are all in my thoughts and prayers. David

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