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1943
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2019
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John MacKoul Obituary
Local Developer
Worcester - John MacKoul, Local Developer and former President of MacKoul Electric, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019, in The Jewish Healthcare Center, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
John is survived by his wife, Gloria (Elliott) MacKoul and his beloved daughter, Jennifer MacKoul. He also leaves his sisters, Elinor Graves of Clinton and Mary Broderick of Shrewsbury; sisters in law, Paulette MacKoul of Millbury, Alice Carreau and Carol Elliott, both of Worcester; several aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, George MacKoul.
John was born in Worcester, son of the late Eli L. "E Louis" and Helen (Stachura) MacKoul. He grew up on Wall Street in the "Grafton Hill" section of Worcester; where he attended Grafton Street School and then graduated from Boy's Trade High School.
John served in the Army National Guard, and obtained his Master Electrician's License, becoming the youngest Master Electrician in the state. He and his brother George then founded MacKoul Electric.
John, along with his brother George and childhood friend Ken Perro, began building condominiums of the East Side of Worcester in 1983; and later with his friend Maurice Bailin began building single family homes and condominiums on the West Side of Worcester. Together they built "Rosewood Estates", "Hidden Farm Estates", and "Salisbury Hill".
John's favorite Holiday was Christmas and in 1988, John and Gloria built their "Dream Home" on Dolly Drive, which later became known as "The Christmas House". Hundreds of people toured their home each night during The Christmas Season, sometimes waiting hours in line, to be greeted by "Frosty the Snowman" and "Rudolph". Children got to see Santa Claus and were given candy canes and coloring books.
Gloria and Jennifer would like to thank the kind "angels" at The Jewish Healthcare Center, including the fifth floor Nurses, Nurses' Aides, and their Hospice Staff. They are so grateful for their kindness and the compassionate care given to John during his illness.
Calling Hours for John will on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 4 pm until 7 pm in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. His Funeral will be on Saturday, November 23, departing the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. in procession to an 11 a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove Street, Worcester. Entombment will follow in Notre Dame Mausoleum.
Flowers may be sent or donations in John's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, by visiting www.alz.org.
There is an online register for messages and condolences, it can be found at
www.mercadantefuneral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for John MacKoul
Sponsored by Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester.
November 23, 2019
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of John. He was a kind and caring man
and I remember how our dog always made him happy when he saw her.
Sincerely,
Fran and David Lubin
Anthony Petrone
November 23, 2019
Gloria & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May John Rest In Peace, where we know through our faith we all will be together one day.
God Bless all of you doing these difficult times.
Susan Kennis
November 22, 2019
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your husband
carl gentile. Teamster local 170
November 22, 2019
prayers for john a great man!!!
November 21, 2019
May your memory be eternal.
November 20, 2019
Gloria - so sorry for your loss.
Carol Carter
Jesse Ritz
November 20, 2019
So sorry for your loss, Susan and Jesse Ritz
November 19, 2019
Thank you Uncle John for all the wonderful & caring memories. You're 1 of kind.. We'll forever miss you.
Love Michelle,Seth Mike & Ryan
JEAN PERRO
November 19, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the entire MacKoul family during this most difficult time in your lives. I know what a hard long struggle you have all gone through and I sympathize with all of you. John was a special person and good friend to all who knew him. May he rest in peace as you remember all the good times shared with family and friends during the "Good" years!
May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow.
RIP
Kathy (Piccinino) Buduo
November 19, 2019
To Sir With Love,
Thank you for all you taught me. Rest in Peace my friend.
November 19, 2019
My family lived on Miscoe Road and we remember the big, beautiful house on the hill and the MacKoul family. May John Rest In Peace.
Carol Elliott
November 19, 2019
JOHN WAS ONE IN A MILLION, SUCH A CARING GENEROUS HUMAN BEING, HE CARED FOR THE "UNDER-DOG" ALWAYS TAKING THE TIME TO HELP SOMEBODY OUT. HE WAS THE "ROBIN HOOD" OF OUR TIMES! LOVE YOU JOHN McKOUL YOU WILL BE MISSED.....GLORIA AND JENN YOU WILL BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
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Nov
22
Calling hours
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Nov
23
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10:30 a.m.
Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel - Worcester370 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
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