John James “JJ” McDonald passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2021. He was 30 years old, born in Boston, MA and grew up in Marblehead. JJ graduated from Marblehead High School and Salem State University where he majored in Psychology. JJ worked in the behavioral health field on the North Shore.
JJ was a very passionate person and excelled in a variety of areas. He was a gifted guitar player, artist and student, and was devoted to the practice of meditation at the North Shore Zen Center.
JJ will be dearly missed, and his spirit lives on.
JJ is survived by his parents Gregory and Mary McDonald of Marblehead, his brothers Cory, Andrew, and Kendrick, and his sister Charlotte. JJ also leaves many devoted aunts, uncles and 31 cousins that grew up with him and loved him dearly.
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there is no public visitation. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church in Marblehead with Covid-19 attendance restrictions in place. Burial is private at Waterside Cemetery in Marblehead due to current attendance restrictions. In recognition of the outstanding contribution to JJ’s wellbeing and success please consider donating to McClean Hospital at https://giving.mclean.org/ and under the designated area/program please type “OCDI” or you may simply commit an act of kindness to honor his life.
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