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Donald Wise Obituary

Mr. Donald I. Wise, of Swampscott, passed away on September 6, 2012 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 72. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Janet (Bent) Wise. Born in Bangor, Maine, he was the son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Wise. He was raised in Boston, was an Air Force Veteran and worked in computers at John Hancock Insurance Company for 37 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three sisters-in-law, Carole Kelley and her husband Paul of Marston Mills, Doris Napier and her husband William of Saugus and Pauline Agnew and her husband James of Peabody; his sister, Lorraine Wise of Boston; nieces and nephews, Rochelle Wagner and her husband Scott of Millis, Paul Manganiello of CA, Douglas Manganiello and James Manganiello and his wife Katie all of Cape Cod, Derek Bent and his wife Jennifer of Berwick, ME and Christopher Bent of Boston. Also survived by several great nieces and great nephews. He was the brother-in-law of the late John "Jay" Bent. Don's Funeral was held from the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St. LYNN followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, donations in Don's memory may be sent to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. For online memorial and guestbook, please visit www.cuffemcginn.com

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Published by The Marblehead Reporter from Sep. 8 to Sep. 15, 2012.

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September 29, 2012

Dear Janet,

I am so sorry to hear of Donny's passing. I can't even imagine your grief - his devotion to you was always so evident. He was both a gentleman and a gentle man and will be truly missed by us all.

Mary Lou Drozek

Jody (Perry) Benoit

September 13, 2012

I worked with Don at John Hancock and he was an amazing man. Such a leader and good friend to everyone. Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.

The Best Team from John Hancock

John Ober

September 12, 2012

Don was a gentleman in all aspects of life. Having a few beers with Don in the left field sky box seats at Fenway Park betting on Mickey Mantle is a great memory I have of our time together.

Barbara Krause

September 10, 2012

Dear Janet and family,

So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. I know he had a wonderful life because he had you. My deepest sympathy to you all.

Barbara Krause

Chuck Mullen

September 10, 2012

Janet, please accept my condolences. I worked with Don back at John Hancock, and am very sorry to hear he has passed.

Bob Ushkevich

September 10, 2012

Dear Janet,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest and sincerest sympaties.

September 9, 2012

Dear Janet & all of Don's family: My prayers are with you for peace and strength st this time. I only met don through Doris who has included him and you in prayer at our Tuesday Prayer Group. He fought the good fight and now is finally at rest. Be consoled and comforted by those who love you..
Rachel (Bunny) Pizzano

wayne ruggiero

September 9, 2012

Dear Janet, so sorry to hear the sad news..... very sad ...Don was a special person, too young, stay strong...sad day..

florence and harry wigetman

September 9, 2012

dear janet, we were sorry to hear of your great loss. don was the most pleasant person with a big hello and a wonderful smile. it was a pleasure to be his neighbor. please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Pam Stagg

September 9, 2012

Janet, I am so very sorry for your loss. Don made everyday a joy. I cannot tell you how much fun he made getting through the anxious installations and the rewarding teas we used to enjoy following a successful IMS fiasco. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all the better for being this great man's friend and associate.

Charlene Moccio

September 9, 2012

Dear Janet, I am so happy to have had the pleasure to work with Don for many years at John Hancock. I was also lucky enough to see him one last time with you at Mike Brosnan's Wake. May not have been for a happy reason but it made my day to see him. I hope all your memories will help get you through this tough time. Don was loved by many and will be missed. May he rest in peace. Charlene Moccio

John Dewey

September 9, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I had the pleasure of working on the same team as Don at John Hancock, and he always had a positive attitude.

Daron Clifford

September 8, 2012

Dear Janet,
where does one begin to express the appropriate feelings with words to help console you through this sorrowful, painful time. No one can know exactly how you feel. As you alone own what you are going through. Please know there are many who's hearts are with you and who will miss Don so very much. You shared a wonderful life together.

Don, your friendship meant so very much to me. Friends like you come along only once in a life time. All of the time we have known each other, and shared our friendship, will remain with me for the rest of my life. I will miss you.

September 8, 2012

JANET,DONNY (TurK) was one of us from the South End "Morgie) gang.We wish much sympathy.BOB KELLEY,,DARRYL FREEMAN,DAVE THOMAS, FRED GRIFFITHS,MYRNA BEST,HELEN KELLEY,JOYCE WOODING,MARY MOORE, WE WILL MISS OUR FRIEND AND BROTHER AND THE BEST TO YOU

September 8, 2012

Dear Janet, We are so sorry to hear that we have lost our good friend. We have so many good menories of our John Handock days. What a wonderful guy you got to spend your life with! We will be there with you with hugs and support in your loss. Love you, Kathy & Kenny

Gina DiMatteo

September 8, 2012

Janet, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Don at John Hancock. He was a great man. I have many fond memories of working with him. As new and young employee, I learned a ton from him and will be forever greatful.

Mary Gundersheim

September 8, 2012

Dear Janet....you are in my thoughts, my heart and my prayers. Wishing you and your family strength and peace.
So Long Mr Chip...you will be missed.

Love....Mary

September 8, 2012

"Janet, may your fondest memories of Don sustain you, as they will with all of his family and friends that loved him."

Love,
Carole & Kell

September 8, 2012

Janet - I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We worked at John Hancock for many years and had many many laughs together and you would join us for an occasional drink at the Red Coach Grill. He was one of a kind and the world has lost someone special. You were the lucky one to have him as long as you did. My heart is with you. Ellen Simpson MacNeil

Flo Wagner

September 8, 2012

Janet,
Henry and I are so sorry for your loss. Don was the most wonderful guy. We will always remember the good times we all had when we were together.
Don will be greatly missed.
Love Flo & Henry

September 8, 2012

I worked with Don at John Hancock and ws sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences. Jenn (Denis) Nisbet

dianne wagner

September 8, 2012

Janet,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Donald's passing. He was the nicest man. I know that he has earned a special place in heaven. We will miss him.

Diane & Bob Harkins

September 8, 2012

Dear Janet: My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Don was a great guy. Bob and I are so sorry for your loss. Try to remember the wonderful times that you shared - it helps to ease the pain.

kevin Brosnan

September 8, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Victor Lopez

September 8, 2012

My deepest condolence to the family, Don was a great person to work with and a friend. He taught me a lot in the IT field while working at JH. I owe him a lot in helping me in my career. RIP my friend.

Gail (Agnew) Conroy

September 8, 2012

Remembering Don's warmth and kindness...His was a peaceful soul...He will rest now @ Holy Cross near my own father and grandparents. ...I will visit him and pray for him in his resting place.. He was blest to have you by his side Janet for 44 years...May he rest in peace...
Jack and Gail (Agnew) Conroy

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

September 8, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Joanne Brosnan

September 7, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Paul Manganiello

September 7, 2012

I hope that you are finally at peace. We all miss you very much. I love you Uncle Donnie. I look forward to seeing you in heaven and having a Jack and Coke! :)

Love,
Paul

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