John "Jack" Chaplin

1958 - 2021

BORN

1958

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service

181 Ocean Ave

New London, Connecticut

John Chaplin Obituary

Quaker Hill - John "Jack" Chaplin, 62, of Quaker Hill died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in CT Hospice with his family by his side.

Jack is the beloved owner and Chef of Daddy Jack's Restaurant in New London along with many other culinary and musical ventures.

Services are incomplete at this time. Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, New London is handling the arrangements.

A full obituary will appear in a future edition The Day.

Published by The Day on May 13, 2021.
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God bless you daddy jack.
May you shine in heaven just like you did on earth.
Your love Lives on in your daughters and cooking with the blues.

Peter standen

Other

February 20, 2024

Greatly missed great man

Mark E Kramer

Other

January 31, 2024

To this day Jack´s You Tube videos are the inspiration to my cooking. He was a bigger than life gentle man whose personality draws people in. I for one will not only miss new videos from him, but will miss not ever having had the pleasure to meet him. May God bless and keep you Daddy Jack!

Jeff Weldon

Other

January 13, 2024

I had the pleasure of dining at Daddy Jacks a few times while visiting family in Westerly RI and Niantic CT. The first time I went I learned from the bartender that Jack had once owned a restaurant in the Dallas area. I was invited into the kitchen to meet the maestro and learned that we had a friend in common who still Iives in Dallas. Daddy Jack was very kind and he had a laugh that filled the whole kitchen. He could cook with the best of them. I just learned today of his passing from my friend in Dallas. RIP chef.

Marco Romano

Friend

November 1, 2023

I just know I would love your food.

Peter leigh

September 12, 2023

Big Daddy was born on July 8 1958, I was born on July 8 1965, so we are both water lovers we love crabs, and are birth sign says we are very Smart. I am honored to be born on the same day as JACK CHAPLIN rest in peace big daddy you will forever be missed.

Michael Ferrara

July 1, 2023

I was saddenened to hear of Jacks passing! I did not know him well but I could judge his warmth by watching his you tube recipes! I loved his style of cooking where he measured nothing and did everything by taste! My type of chef! I know he is in a great place! See you in the next life Jack!

Ralph Catalano

Friend

June 16, 2023

Today is May 7, 2023, and I am shocked to learned he passed away - been watching him for years - tried many times to talk to him by phone from here in France. I will miss you Jack! Bless you.... George Roberts [email protected]

George Roberts

Other

May 7, 2023

Remembering a very Kinder Man with Respect and character Missing you always

Jonathan Williams

Friend

April 24, 2023

I'm a huge fan of his. I watched him cook from my computer here in Georgia. He was a natural cook, and it looked as though he created recipes as he was cooking. Everything looked delicious, and "Daddy Jack", name seemed to fit his personality for sure ! A joy !!!!!

Judy Ann Myers

Other

April 23, 2023

I was sad to hear of your passing. Enjoyed watching all of your videos and used several of your recipes for my own family which they absolutely enjoyed. Thank you for leaving your mark by sharing delicious food!

jesse gomez

Other

March 17, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Frank Litrento

December 12, 2022

This man's personality was larger than life. He was such a joy to watch on his still ongoing YouTube channel. I am so glad he left us this legacy to share for years to come. I only wish I had gone down to New London to meet him in person. Really going to miss Jack Chaplin. It was too soon!!

Richard

Other

December 7, 2022

Great food like great people are hard to beat, how wonderful to find both at the same time. God Bless.

Patrick Lough

Other

December 6, 2022

I'm Jack's age and started learning to cook late in life, i discovered Cooking with the Blues on YouTube and knew I struck gold immediately. I would do what the vampires did in that movie (my daughter just yelled Twilight) by watching what Jack did on the screen and pausing it, run to my kitchen do the same and then run back and press play and so on until I was finished. I learned a lot from Jack and he was such a good guy. I wish i had made the trip down to CT and met him but i'll meet him on the other side. His videos will live on forever.

Peter Graham

November 27, 2022

I miss watching you cook, you were bigger than life my friend.

john carlson

Friend

August 24, 2022

My father and Jack knew each other and when I visited from Israel my father made a special point to have me eat at Chaplins. Jack treated me like he'd known me my whole life. I can't remember what he served, it was off-menu, but I remember it was wonderful. I was sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest and sincerest condolences.
SR

Saykhel Rachmones

Other

August 23, 2022

So sorry to hear of daddy jack´s passing. I watched these videos for years ! I didn´t even know he had passed ... just found out a couple of days ago. Cooking for the angles now, we love you ..
August 19, 2022

Mike Kostis

Other

August 19, 2022

aug. 2022. I just learned today of cheif Jack passing. I'm so sorry and my heart goes out to his loved ones. He was a great cook! and seemed like a Great Person. Thanks for the opportunity.

a big, big fan of Mr. Chaplin and great and helpful show.

August 8, 2022

I never met or even talked to Jack in person. But I didn´t have to, you could feel from his YouTube shows the love that exuded from this man. Last week I came across a video of one of his shows. Upon checking if he had any new ones I discovered he had past away. I felt like a friend had just left this world. The best to his family.

Robert Stalcup

April 20, 2022

Going to miss you my friend

john Carlson

Friend

March 10, 2022

I LOVED THIS GUY FOR YEARS WATCHING HIM COOK WAS LIKE WATCHING MYSELF COOKING IN A MIRROR R.I.P BIG GUY YOU ARE DEEPLY MISSED

EDWARD LOGAN

Other

February 10, 2022

DISCOVERED JACK ON YOU TUBE ...BEING BORN AND RAISED IN BOSTON AND WORKING IN MY AUNTS RESTURAUNT AND BAKERY IN NEWBURYPORT . I BECAME AN INSTANT AND LOYAL FAN OF JACK ... I SAID I QOULD MAKE A SPECIAL TRIP TO MEET AND SPEAK WITH HIM WHENEVER I VISIT BOSTON FROM SAN DIEGO CA. ...HIS LOVE OF FAMILY AS WELL AS COOKING ALONG WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY ONLY TOUCHES THE TIP OF HIS LIFE .. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND CLOSE FRIENDS ..I TRULY LOVE THAT MAN ..REST IN PEACE JACK...AMEN ...

Gene Guerriero

Other

February 4, 2022

One of a Kind' My dear friend John Chaplin 'Jack' see you again one day

Craig Porter From Cheyenne, Wy

Friend

January 25, 2022

I had just found both YouTube channels. He was a gentle giant. All his dishes he cooked so good. I wish I could have met him and had lunch at his restaurant. I´m glad we still have YouTube to watch all his videos. RIP Chef Chaplin.

Buddy Hawks

Other

January 5, 2022

Just googled Daddy Jack to see if he was up to anything new and saw the bad news. Several years ago I stumbled on his YouTube videos and binge-watched every one of them. Loved watching him cook. RIP...

Terry J Nowak

Other

January 4, 2022

Been watching Daddy Jack & Chaplin's classics videos for a long time, it's sad to see him leave as he was more than a great chef, more than a great culinary teacher, he was the genuine article I'm sure if it as you can see in the videos how he was 200% genuine.

I've tried a few of his recipes, and I will continue to enjoying the catalog of videos.

Rest in peace good sir, your amazing personality shined through the screen and will forever.

Paul

January 1, 2022

Six months later I learn of his passing. I enjoyed his YT channel and am sorry for your loss.

Jeff Stanley

Other

December 27, 2021

I am just one of his grateful 250 thousand YouTube followers... I first saw Jack on a video and was amazed at how high his gas stove burners were... That pulled me in... also both of us being from CT. was an attraction. I learned so much from his simple, down to earth methods... We lost a good soul, bluesman and friend I never met this side of heaven. You can bet I'll be looking for him when its my turn to cross that river... Thanks for everything Jack Chaplin III !

Shawn Fogarty

Other

November 28, 2021

I met Jack by chance in Dallas, in 1991. I was more or less "passing through" and renting a place on lower Greenville. I stopped in Chaplins, his first restaurant in Dallas, one night while bar hopping. We got to chatting and Jack found out that I was a chef, and was looking for a little work. His sous chef had just gone in the hospital for a 2+ month stint and Jack hired me on the spot to fill in. What a great guy and first class friend. We had great times cooking together and cruising around in his vintage Caddy. Jack is missed by many of us who got to share time with him.

Mark DesLauriers

Work

October 27, 2021

Jack. what a great guy you were, as I´ve known you since we used to commute back and forth to Johnson and Wales back in "76-78. When I just saw the news of your passing today, I was devastated, as you were taken from this earth way too early. We had some good times in Culinary School and it seems as though you made a big difference in the profession, as Utube is proof of that. To me, you became a Celebrity Chef, showing viewers from an actual restaurant kitchen, how to create, present, pair food with wines, and love family and friends, all through food and music. Brilliant!!!! What an education your viewers received! I miss your one of a kind laugh and we had many through college, and kick myself in the butt for not staying in touch with you. From one Chef to another Jack, your legacy will live on forever as a Professional Culinary Wizard with soooooooooo much knowledge of the restaurant business and the Love for Family and Music. My condolences as belated as they are, go out to your family and may you Rest In Peace, Jack Chaplin III

Robert Hensel

School

October 26, 2021

What a chef. Here was a man that could throw a bunch of ingredients into a frying pan and end up with a award winnng meal.

Not a pretension bone in his body.

Big as a mountain, soft spoken, kind and blues cool.

Big Jack, you will be missed. Know you're in Heaven cooking for the big G.

May Jack's family heal from his departure.

YouTube will be a lot less interesting and informative with Daddy Cooking with the blues gone.

Claudia H

October 26, 2021

Am sadden that such a great chef has left us. Daddy Jack was a inspiration to us all.

Been following his YouTube channel for a while.

Sad to see him gone but hopefully Jack is up there in Heaven cooking for God.

God bless and comfort Jack's family.

Claudia H

October 26, 2021

I just found out that Daddy Jack has passed away and am so sad. My husband introduced me to Jack's youtube videos Cooking with the blues and I feel like I lost a close friend. My condolences to his family and I pray you get some comfort from all the beautiful messages left here honoring him. Warmness and love just emanated out him and I am grateful that I was introduced to Jack and will continue to enjoy all that is good about him through his cooking videos.

Maureen

Other

October 25, 2021

Heaven is eating good. Miss you Jack.

Jacob Weaver

Friend

October 18, 2021

thank You Jack for all the wonderful food videos you did and the personal touch that you had sharing so much of your life, its been a blast these last few years. RIP my friend you are missed.

Vincent

October 2, 2021

Our sincere condolences to all of Jacks family and friends.
We've loved Daddy Jacks videos and feel as though we've had a family member pass.
Stand firmly on Jehovah's promises.
There is going to be an amazing reunion one day!!

Vici and Bob Paulino

Other

September 18, 2021

My condolences to all his family, friends and all who loved him. I did not know Jack, I like many others was introduced to Daddy Jack on YouTube. I have been watching him for the past 3 years and totally enjoyed his videos. Jack even commented on some of my posts which made you feel good knowing he personally wrote you back his appreciation for our support of his channels. You are gone way too soon Jack, I hope You are still doing what you love in heaven. RIP and God bless!

Eric Riccardo

Other

September 6, 2021

What a magnificent obituary for Mr. Chaplin. My wife and I only know him through YouTube but we thoroughly enjoyed his recipe presentations. Equally entertaining was his down-to-earth and classy demeanor. He also seemed to know that ultimately it is God who is in charge and he'd take heart in that. God Speed Jack!

Scott Corwin

Other

September 6, 2021

Condolences to Jack's family.

Loved his Youtube channels. Gave me the confidence to ditch the measuring spoons. So many recipes of his I want to try. And he'll be right there with the guidance.

German Santos

September 1, 2021

My husband, son & I always watch Daddy Jack's Cooking with the Blues videos. We love Jack's personality and wonderful recipes! We're really sorry to hear about his passing. Prayers and condolences for his family!

Lisa Sheehan

Shawn & Lisa Sheehan

August 25, 2021

I discovered Jack last year during the pandemic on YouTube and was absolutely addicted to his cooking videos. There was something special about his no nonsense cooking techniques and just how amazing his dishes looked. I learned after a few videos of how much of a big heart and soul Jack had. I wish I could have met Jack and dined at his restaurant. But I've watched hundreds of his videos and some how feel that I have every time I watch him. I can't believe how incredibly sad I felt when I saw his latest video was 4 months ago and then found out from the comments that he had passed. Thanks for teaching me a lot of recipes chef and thanks for making me a better person through you. I hope they have plenty of green onions up there for you.

From John Gray, Scotland

John Gray

Other

August 25, 2021

I only knew Jack through his YouTube channels. He was one who literally got me through the lockdown when I turned to cooking channels to relieve the panic and stress. I loved the seamless ways he'd create a dish and I was thrilled when he responded to a message I left him on Facebook. Thank you Jack for the recipes, music, and green onions.

Thomas Kotch

August 17, 2021

Mr Chaplin, although I didn't know him personally I really do feel like I lost a friend. I always wanted to sit down and eat a meal with him....My favorite chef, a good man, now he is in heaven cooking for the angels. I am sorry for all of your losses. I just found this out.

Andrew "Andy" Arvans

August 16, 2021

So sorry big daddy jack broke my heart God takes angels with big hearts and you my brother he took you because he needed a huge angel may your soul rest in peace and the holy spirit comfort your family

Michael

August 10, 2021

Absolutely crushed. Daddy Jack was such an inspiration for me in the kitchen. For years, I would watch his youtube content and then go home and try to recreate his magic. He was so entertaining and so amazingly skilled. I was planning on a visit post-COVID and now regretting not swinging by before. Rest in Peace Jack.

Paul Maria

Other

August 9, 2021

Just found out and I am crushed. I wanted to meet him so much. I just want the family to know how much the YouTube world appreciated what he did for us. Please keep the content up on YouTube. He has a fantastic personal and internet legacy. I'm going to miss him, as will many others. Prayers to Lakisha and all the kids. God Bless.

Big Will, from Detroit

August 8, 2021

So sorry to hear of Daddy Jack´s passing! We loved his YouTube videos and were planning on coming to the restaurant in the fall so sad we waited! RIP Daddy Jack and thanks for all the great recipes over the years!!!

Jimmy Keim

Other

August 8, 2021

So sorry for your loss, I´ve been watching jacks videos for about 2 years and really enjoy them. RIP Jack

Peter Landsheft

Other

August 3, 2021

Wow, I've been watching Jack's videos for about a year now and really enjoy them. Sorry for the family's loss. I think a lot of people will miss him. Godspeed.

Steve

Other

August 2, 2021

Didn´t not know your father / husband personally. But could tell he loved life and his family and that he was loved greatly by everyone that ever met him. Good rest his sole.
I watched a ton of his videos. He actually responded to one comment , I´m sorry I never got up there to meet him.
It´s not often, if ever , I shed a tear for someone I never actually met.
You were blessed to have known and love him I´m sure !!
GOD BLESS.

Darin Oddo

July 31, 2021

My deepest sympathy to daddy jacks family. I watch his videos everyday. I didn´t know that he had passed. I truly enjoy watching the cooking videos. I looked up the restaurant to see where it´s located as to make a trip just to eat, and possibly meet Jack. I jist found out this , this min, snd I am so sorry to hear this. What a great person, a great family man, he just made you feel so comfortable as he cooked. It´s very sad, my condolences to his family and jay he Rest In Peace. Very upset , Will Patrone. NJ

Will Patrone

Other

July 28, 2021

Made many of his recipe's, simple and delicious Was planning on driving down to meat him someday. A great person and best chef anywhere. He will be missed RIP

Richard Bourassa

July 19, 2021

I wish the best for the family and friends of this wonderful, warm, man. Jack's warmth, joy, good-nature, and kindness, were evident every time he appeared in a "Cookin' with the Blues" video. I'd hoped to meet Jack one day to express to him how much I enjoyed watching him share his knowledge and humor in the kitchen, I know many, many, people feel the same way. To Jack's family, you're very lucky to have had a man like him in your life and you carry him with you every day. Best wishes to all, and thank you, Daddy Jack.
Jason.

Jason Hendrickson

Other

July 17, 2021

Omg, I want to extend my deepest condolences to my favourite YouTube Chef´s family! I love his videos and made many of his dishes for my family! Thanks to Cooking with the Blues, my family has enjoyed many wonderful meals and I will miss him dearly! When I watched him cook in that beautiful kitchen, I felt like I was right there with him helping. My heart is broken to learn of his passing just now. I read a message in one of his videos starting with RIP...shock came over me. With that said, RIP Jack, you were a treasure to the cooking community and I will miss you! Peace and love from Toronto Canada.

Philip Ribeiro

Other

July 15, 2021

Thank you Mr. Jack, thank you for showing me how to feed my two sons and there friends. I stumbled across your YouTube site when I was looking for a recipe for clam chowder. I enjoyed watching your YouTube shows, I wish I lived close to your restaurant so I could eat there a few times a week. Rest In Peace and my God watch over you. You were right up there with Justin Wilson, Gloria child, and James Beard.

Joseph Argentireo and Sons

July 13, 2021

Found Jack's cooking channel on YouTube during the pandemic. After months of watching his videos he made you feel like you were part of his family or close feiends!
Requiesce in pace. David- Baltimore, MD

David

July 12, 2021

I just heard of Jack´s passing. So sorry. Jack taught me so much over the years from watching him on YouTube. After a while it seemed like I knew him.Rest easy Jack, now you´ve got the big table to set and prepare.

Danny
Boston, Ma.

Danny

July 12, 2021

Stumbled accross his videos couple years ago. Really helped me to appreciate the goodness of home cooking and the importance of family meal time. Shocked to read this today. Support for family and friends in Connecticut and throughout the world.

Rest easy.

Friends from Ohio

July 11, 2021

Daddy Jack taught me how to cook via his videos. A big heart for a big man. I miss him so. Wishing all the best to his family. I will be turning my face to the Son often in memory of him!

Dave Erce

Other

July 11, 2021

I've watched Jack many times on YouTube, great cook,great man ,will be missed ,I loved this guy and his bigger than life personally. R.I.P. Daddy Jack

Rich Macero

July 11, 2021

Only knew Jack through his YouTube videos but that was enough to know that he was the epitome of a good man:) I am sorry for your loss.

Jeff Vanderhorst

Other

July 11, 2021

His obituary says it all, a life well lived.

R Busby

July 11, 2021

I´m so sorry for your loss I´m in tears when I found out that jack had passed away he was a lovable angel sent from heaven to teach us how to cook I had heart issues I told him in comment and he took the time to return a message that he had a bypass months ago and to take care of myself such a sweet lovable soul god bless him RIP jack love you ..

Dan shimo

Friend

July 11, 2021

RIP Jack. Best you tube cook I ever saw. Never got to stop by New London but watched a true food lover of Life, Family,Food. Tks Jack ,from my kitchen.

Rich Pumple

July 11, 2021

I am so very sorry for the family and everyone who was touched by jacks wonderful spirit he had made a statement once that went to my heart he said wasting food was a sin my grandmother would say that God bless him.

Mark

Other

July 11, 2021

I am very sorry to hear this news of Daddy Jack's passing away. Loved seeing his passionate cooking videos. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for Daddy Jack's family!

James Mathew

Other

July 10, 2021

so sorry to hear of the passing of jack,
may God our Lord bless him and guid him home,
in the name of Jesus, ...
Amen !

ash b canada

Friend

July 10, 2021

We are deeply saddened by hearing of Daddy Jack's passing. We so loved him and all his videos. God bless to all.

Mark and Joanie

Other

July 10, 2021

Loved watching the natural way daddy jack prepared and cooked food, his personality shone out in his cooking and home video's. Inspired I've tried applying many of the things emphasized with great success and pleasure. To all those people who had the pleasure of meeting him, Kudos! For his family, my deepest condolences, from merry olde England. Mike C

Michael Cummings

July 10, 2021

So sorry to hear this news, prayers to the family.
I really enjoy his videos and wanted to one day visit his restaurant and eat his great cooking and perhaps tell him how much he gave joy in watching and learning from his videos. RIP SIR.

David Bowles

Other

July 10, 2021

What an AMAZING life he lived and a GLORIOUS legacy he left behind!
God Bless the family and always know he is in the kitchen with you and loving you. What a great man!

Bart Ferguson

July 10, 2021

I really enjoyed watching him cook and talk, he made my life better. I am so sorry for your loss.

Dick Farmer

July 9, 2021

Jack was a special man. He made a big impression on me. His 5 minute chili and his spaghetti sauce are now staples in my recipe book. I have two favorite chefs; Jaques Pepin and Jack Chaplin. I would say he is in pretty good company. I was born in Groton CT and like many, planned to go to his restaurant if I ever was in the area. I wish I would have made it. Love to his family.

Chris Cook

Other

July 8, 2021

I'll miss Jack great videos. My condolences to his partner Lakisha and his pup Axel. My condolences to his family and friends.

J T Richardson

Other

July 8, 2021

Loved his videos. Taught me how to concur cooking rice and to make simple but great vodka sauces.

Dan Houtz

Other

July 8, 2021

My sincere condolences to all the Chaplins. I only recently found Jack on YouTube and have been obsessed watching every show he made. He was truly a unique great chef and even greater man. You can feel Jack's love, passion and big heart right through the TV screen. What a tremendous loss to Lakisha, his family and friends to be taken away so young. His cooking contributions and good deeds to others less fortunate will never die.
What a truly magnificent man who shared his life and cooking skills with everyone. He will be sadly missed by all he touched. RIP and thank you Jack Chaplin. Heaven will surely welcome you with open arms and be playing the blues in remembrance of you life's journey.

With heartfelt sympathy,
Beau
A transplanted New Englander living in San Diego.

Beau Rodger

July 8, 2021

So sorry to hear of this great man's passing.. deepest condolences are sent to your family at this very sad time...may you rest in eternal piece .. I'm deeply saddened to hear of your passing , God has gained a legend!!! ..

Gareth

Other

July 6, 2021

Just found out now -2 July - after watching a couple of his calming videos. Very sad news.

Michael

Other

July 2, 2021

So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We all very much enjoyed his cooking shows and recipes. Dear lord watch over him and his family in this, their time of need, May he rest in peace!!!

Michael Karkalla Sewickley, Pennsylvania

Friend

July 1, 2021

Jack, you always responded back to me on your YouTube vids! I sure miss watching you! I always felt like we were true friends that never seen each other in person! I think it was the Denver Colorado connection we shared and talked about, I´m so saddened you are not part of my morning anymore but I know you´re cooking a storm up in the heavens! My deepest condolences to the whole family!

Francis E Salazar

Other

June 28, 2021

OMG, Lakisha and Lucy, and the rest of your families. Your father touched so many lives. His restaurant was on my bucket list, and has left a huge void as I never got to New London from Texas. He was such a warm, caring person, Rest In Peace. Truly a day of mourning having learned this. My prayers are with you all.

Peter Trout

June 27, 2021

While I never actually met Jack, we connected over YouTube and his many cooking videos. I am truly heartbroken to learn of this, and my thoughts and prayers go out to Luci, Lakisha and Titus, you father and dad touched so many lives through his cooking. I am devastated to learn of his passing, and my prayers are with you and your families. I was a year year older than your dad, and connected with him through music and his cooking. So sorry to hear this, and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest In Peace and Godspeed Jack, you touched so many people´s lives.

Peter Trout

June 27, 2021

I've been watch his videos since mid 2019 and always dreamed of going to eat at his restaurant.

I'm so sad to even find out about this. He looked larger than life in his videos and I'm sad that I'll never get to try his food or meet him..

Alvin

June 24, 2021

I've been watch his videos since mid 2019 and always dreamed of going to eat at his restaurant.

I'm so sad to even find out about this. He looked larger than life in his videos and I'm sad that I'll never get to try his food or meet him..

Alvin

Friend

June 24, 2021

Hello, I'm so sorry for your loss and what an Professional Man and (father, Husband and Friend) he was, I'm sadden to my Heart that he was a big inspiration he was to me and surly I will miss him deeply....RIP my Great Chef.....

Jonathan Williams

Friend

June 23, 2021

Jack was my favorite YouTube chef. He put his heart and soul into every dish he mastered. A wonderful human being and a great chef. A lot of hearts are sorrowful now, but we all know that he is no longer in discomfort. Rest in Peace, "Daddy" Jack.

Michael Bryant

June 22, 2021

Never got the opportunity to meet Jack, but conversed with him on YouTube, specifically about his Gravies. What a genius with how he could just off the top of his head create recipes.

Although he seemed to be a great Chef, I noticed he was an even better person. Always positive and had good things to say about everybody. He will be greatly missed, condolences to the family.

L. Wimberly

June 22, 2021

Loved watching his videos. He seemed like a really cool guy who enjoyed life! Food, Family & his Dog!
He will be missed, but his memory lives on.

Hugh Watts

Friend

June 18, 2021

A friend I never met in person, Daddy always found time to reply to my messages. A true ambassador of life, he has taught me so so much about the kitchen. Me & my friends thank you Jack. You will be missed dearly. Please say hi to my son Kieran up there. Missing you both. Love.

Rick Barrie

Friend

June 18, 2021

We never met him personally but we found his channel during the pandemic which brought much enjoyment and delicious food ideas into our home and made it a special time for us under the circumstances. He got us through 2020. He will be missed but will always be in our hearts and we thank God that we were able to be blessed by his kind heart, love of family and great recipes. God bless you Daddy Jack.

Joe

Friend

June 15, 2021

He was an amazing man, father, chef, and human being. Love and miss you forever.

Christian Losito

Christian

Friend

June 11, 2021

He was an amazing man, father, chef, and human being. Love and miss you forever.

Christian Losito

Christian

June 11, 2021

I’m an amateur cook - in Mississippi. I found Daddy Jack’s YouTube cooking videos a couple years back. I have enjoyed watching him - not only is he a fabulous chef - he was an entertainer as well! He will be missed!

Tom McElroy

Friend

May 29, 2021

I met Jack in 1992 at Chaplin’s. We immediately hit it off and Chaplin’s became our favorite dining destination in Dallas. To this day, our favorite desserts are Raspberry Pie and Stilton Cheesecake, made by Jack’s wife, Marna.
We dined weekly at Chaplin’s. I remember walking into his “office” and seeing a drum set. My kind of chef.
We talked about food, wine, music, wives and kids. He always had a big smile and a kind word for us. When he opened Daddy Jack’s we made it a regular stop, thoroughly enjoying the intimate space and Jack’s take on seafood.
When Jack moved back to Connecticut, we missed our visits and his meals. We stayed in touch, mostly through social media with occasional phone calls.
I underwent heart bypass surgery in June, 2020. Jack called to see how I was healing. We talked for a while about cooking, his and mine. Since I was retired, Jack asked if I was interested in doing some short cooking videos he would share on his social media channel. We agreed to talk again when I was recovered from my surgery.
At the end of summer, Jack called to discuss bypass surgery. He was scheduled to have surgery, immediately. I shared what I had experienced and what he could possibly expect. I told hm I would call to check on him.

I called Jack and he seemed to be doing much better in recovery compared to my experience.
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his passing. He was a unique, caring, human who touched the lives of many.
Rest In Peace, my friend.
My sincere condolences to family members and friends.

John O. Lopez

Friend

May 24, 2021

What a great dude. I was so looking forward to meeting him and the kids and Lakisha. So sorry all of you. Life is unfair. Be strong. Persevere for Daddy Jack. We'll come up from Jersey and see you if that's okay. Peace

Richard Deasey

May 22, 2021

While I was in a hospital for nine days I accidentally found Cooking With The Blues. I watched John's videos every day for 9 days straight. These videos helped me cope with being cooped up in a hospital room for 9 days. I became a big fan of his. I thoroughly enjoyed all his videos and will continue to do so. Rest in peace big fellow!

Mac Hayes

Friend

May 22, 2021

Much love, strength & support to Daddy Jack’s family. A wonderfully gentle man with the kindest smile. His presence will be missed. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Liz Padilla

Acquaintance

May 18, 2021

To the Chaplin Family, Luci & Rachel,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Daddy Jack. Jack lived life to its fullest and the outpouring of love for him is a testament to how he lived! May the Risen Christ welcome him into the Kingdom of Heaven, where there is no pain, sorrow, or suffering, but life everlasting, Amen. Stay strong and know that Jack is in such a wonderful, peaceful place. my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Alex Papathanasiou

Friend

May 18, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Daddy Jack was a kind and caring man as is his daughters RIP
so very glad to have met you Sincerely Mary & Larry
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mary arcangel

Acquaintance

May 17, 2021

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