John Francis Walsh

Beloved husband of Virginia (Pucko). Loving father of Kathryn McGrail and her husband David of Hingham and James Walsh and his wife Carolyn of Hingham. Proud grandfather of Will, Connor, Ellie, Kathryn, John and James.

Devoted brother of Frank and his wife Sandra of Wilmington, Catherine Killilea of Canton, Mary Ruhland of Pueblo, Colorado, Robert and his wife Jean of Falmouth, Stephen of Quincy, Jane Happeny and her husband James of Dedham and the late James of Lynn and Margaret Barrett of Quincy.

Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

John grew up on “the Hill.” He often talked fondly of his days surrounded by the several large families who also lived there.

He graduated from Mission Hill High, where he played basketball and baseball. He went on to play basketball at St. Anselm College, from which he graduated in 1956.

He served in the Army from 1957-1962, where he also had the opportunity to play basketball.

Upon his discharge, he became an accountant for the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense in Washington D.C., before returning to New England and continuing to work for the government until he retired. He was proud that his daughter followed in his footsteps and became an accountant as well.

He enjoyed sports throughout his life but especially enjoyed watching his son James play hockey through college.

He had a quick wit and always positive and generous to those around him. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Due to the current health crisis services were private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital @ Stjude.org or ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place. Memphis, TN 38105