John Philip Roberts

He was born on May 12, 1947 a son of the late Ralph W. and Eleanor A. (Sweeney) Roberts Jr. He grew up in Portland, ME attending local area schools. He left high school in his junior year to join the US Army during Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart while overseas. Upon returning home, he learned to overcome his new disabilities from the war and went to work for the City of Portland Parks & Recreation Department as a mechanic. After retiring from the City of Portland, John went to work for the VFW in Portland.

He loved watching the Red Sox and the Patriots as well as the Price is Right. John enjoyed doing word searches and playing cards. Most of all he loved his children and grandchildren and thought of them often.

He is survived by his two sons John Roberts Jr. and Andrew Roberts both of Portland and his two daughters Kristin Roberts and Jaime Lynn Homewood also both of Portland. He also leaves behind several grandchildren and great grandchildren, as well as his siblings Ralph W. Roberts of Portland, Sharon Pizzo and her husband Joe of Falmouth, Nancy St. Peter of Westbrook, James Roberts and his wife Vicky of Naples, Donna Brown and her husband Tom of Casco and David Roberts of Portland and several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Jean Grimaldi and Edward Roberts.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday October 28, 2022 at 3 pm at Calvary Cemetery, 1461 Broadway, South Portland, ME. A Celebration of his Life will follow at the Elk’s Lodge, 1945 Congress Street, Portland, ME.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to:

Wounded Warrior Project

www.WoundedWarriorProject.org