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John Teague Obituary
Apr 21, 1938 - Aug 17, 2025
John "Jack" Alfred Teague, age 87, died Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Montereau in Tulsa with his loving wife Carolyn holding his hand.
Born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on April 21, 1938, Jack was the son of the late John Teague and Eleanor (Dow) Gorski. After graduating from Newburyport High School in 1958 he began his long service to our nation when he joined the U.S. Army. It was while he was home on leave that he met the love of his life. He and Carolyn were married on October 21, 1961, in Old Town, Maine, beginning a 64-year love story that included 25 homes stretched across continents.
Jack served as a Corps of Engineers officer for over 20 years. He commanded a company in Vietnam and served in multiple facilities engineering assignments before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1983. While he was serving, he also earned a bachelor's degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree from Central Michigan University. After retiring from the Army, he brought his engineering experience to the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, where he served as the Superintendent of Public Buildings until 2002. In 2021 he and Carolyn made their last move to Tulsa.
In his retirement he got to play a lot of golf and bring back his passion for classic cars. A lifelong New England sports fan who grew up with the Celtics string of championships he got to see the Bruins, Patriots, and finally the Red Sox all become champions.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Soldier.
Jack is survived by his wife, Carolyn; their three sons, Michael and wife, Dawn, Daniel, and Christopher and wife, Jamie; their four grandchildren, Courtney and husband, Anthony Ruby, Kaitlin, Jonathan (Jake) and wife, Kelsea, and Haylee; and six great-grandchildren, Clayton Walker, Declan Ruby, Lydia Teague, Connor Ruby, Bennett Walker, and Jameson Walker.
He was preceded in death by his father, John Teague; mother, Eleanor (Dow) Gorski; and sister, Brenda (Teague) Felch.
A funeral mass for family and friends will be held at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10 a.m., and a memorial service at the Montereau Chapel on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in his memory to either the Family House Foundation at familyhouseinc.org or to Folds of Honor Foundation at www.foldsofhonor.org.
www.fitzgeraldfuneralservice.com
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JOHN F McBRIDE
August 27, 2025
God Bless. I enjoyed the company of Jack, usually on the golf course and his knowledge and good sense.
John McBride
Sandra Cohen MacBurnie
August 24, 2025
Carolyn so sorry for your loss of Jack. I´m sure he will be deeply missed by you & his children. Jack & I were classmates in Newburyport High School & graduated in 1958.
Michael Cross
August 24, 2025
Worked for Mr. Teague for ten years . He treated his employees with respect, and they returned that well deserved respect.
John and Rosanne Mastrangelo
August 24, 2025
Teague family,
Jack spoke with us often about each of you. He was very proud of you all. We spent every day together until his retirement and we share a lot of memories. Rosanne and I are very sorry for you loss. May God continue to bless the Teague family.
Elaine and Bob Brislin Newburyport, Ma.
August 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family in this time of grief.
Nick Kerpon
August 23, 2025
Col Jack and I got to know each other at Montereau. When ever we saw each other, we saluted. We had several talks, even within the last week before we lost him. God Bless him and his Wonderful Wife, Carolyn!!!!!!
Brian Santaniellio
August 22, 2025
A tremendous department head who had the respect of all his employees and city officials in the City of Springfield Ma.
Mark Warga
August 21, 2025
I played with Jack and his son at Wilbraham years ago. He was a good person and will be missed. I'm glad I met him and played in the Silver Knights with him at the CC of Wilbraham.
Jack Dowd Clermont Florida
August 21, 2025
I´m saddened to read about Jacks passing. I worked with him during his time with the City of Springfield. He was very professional and a pleasure to deal with. Condolences to his family.
Mr. & Mrs. William Helin
August 21, 2025
Our heart goes out to you, Carolyn, and all the Teague family at this most difficult time. We remember him during his time in Springfield as building superintendent, and faithful member at St. Catherine´s. Rest in peace fellow veteran. Love, William and Donna Helin
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