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John Macauley Obituary
Worcester - John F. Macauley, Jr., 58, of Worcester passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 4, 2016.
John was born in Newton and the son of the late John F. Macauley, Sr. and survived by his mother, Virginia Macauley and sisters Renee Earnest and Kim Macauley. John was married to the late Sandra Macauley. John is survived by daughter Meghan Macauley of Worcester, as well as her siblings Dennis McGarry, Kelly Dyko, and Michael McGarry. John was a graduate of North High School in Newton MA.
Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Monday, March 14, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street. Funeral services and burial are private. To sign John's personal guestbook or for more information please visit his personal guest book at: www.mercadantefuneral .com. Instead of flowers the family has asked for donations to me made to either Sweet Pea Animal Shelter of Paxton, Ma. in John's name or to Westside Animal Clinic, 262 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01602.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dennis & Norma McGarry
March 17, 2016
Dear Meghan,
Our thought's and prayer's are with you in your time of sorrow. Remember to keep your Dad close to your heart & soul,and memories of him alive.
May our Holy Father watch over you and your family.
Dennis & Norma McGarry
Lisa Theoharides
March 15, 2016
Dear Meghan,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. He was such an awesome guy and so talented. He will be dearly missed.
Sending you love,
Lisa, Steph and Jill
March 14, 2016
I will be sending a donation to the Animal Rescue League of Boston in John's name. I knnow he loved dogs.Lois Titherington
March 14, 2016
I have been deeply saddened to learn of John's death. He with his best friend did so much beautifu work on my house. He had a great sense of humor and his work was that of a consummate artist. For me he was so nice to have around.Lois Titherington
March 14, 2016
I am so saddened about John's death. He and Doug did such meticulous and beautiful work on my house. He was a beautiful man in everyway. Great sense of humor. Doug if you are reading this as his best friend I know you will miss him and please call me if you get a moment. Lois Titherington Belmont,MA
Tom Cottle
March 14, 2016
I am profoundly saddened by the news of John's death. He was a good and decent man, a master craftsman, an artist. His commitment to his family was exemplary, a model for all of us. In a word, I loved him, and will miss him terribly. Tom Cottle
March 13, 2016
Dear Meagan
Thank you for contacting me. I have known and worked with your father for many years.It was always a pleasure to be around him. We shared many stories about jobs,good and bad customers. He had a good way looking at the positive side of things.He made the people he met better people .Jonh spoke of you often and loved you with all his heart. He will be greatly missed. I hope you will find some comfort in the love and caring John gave.
A friend Ron Skinner
Jon Rawson
March 13, 2016
I'm so saddened and shocked by this news. I considered you a close friend and confidant and will greatly miss our evening talks and laughs watching TV with Zena jumping all over me.. Rest in Peace John my friend, I miss you already. Thoughts and prayers to Meghan and the extended family, and friends, during this difficult time. John was a guy who would give you the shirt off his back. He was hardworking, generous, kind and a good listener who gave good advice.
Jacquie Earle-Coppola
March 13, 2016
Ginger, Kimmy, Renee and family, words can not explain the disbelief in hearing of John's passing. I will always have great memories of our times growing up and of your family and big John. John had and always will hold a very special place in my heart. May God Bless you all with the strength to get through this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. God Speed John, thank you for your friendship and all the wonderful memories we all made.
Kelly Dyko (McGarry)
March 13, 2016
You taught me the meaning of hard work, discipline and great love. My brothers and sister will forever feel your loss. Rest in peace and watch over us all with Mom
Rhonda Lanier
March 13, 2016
We will miss you so very much love you my brother.
March 12, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Bob Lheureux
March 11, 2016
It is with great sorrow of the lose of a good man, I only met him for a short while but he surly will be missed God bless
Kim Vuona
March 11, 2016
Dear Meghan and family,
We are at a loss for words. Your Dad was a wonderful man with a heart of gold and we were blessed to know him. May God watch over and comfort you and your family during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Kim, Callie and Al Vuona
Doug and Pam Russell
March 11, 2016
We can not begin to tell you of our great sadness over the death of John. He was such a kind and gentle
man and will be missed.
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