John F. Connor
John F. Connor of Quincy, 81 years of age, passed away peacefully at home July 17, 2020 after a series of long illnesses.
The son of proud Irish immigrants Thomas and Kathleen Connor, John was born and raised in the Codman Square section of Dorchester. He graduated from Dorchester High School in 1958 and served in the Army National Guard of Massachusetts from 1961 – 1964. John worked his way through college, tending bar and driving streetcars for the MBTA while earning a Bachelor and a Master of Education from Boston State College. He taught both primary and secondary students for many years in English, social studies, and reading in the Boston Public School system, at various schools in Dorchester, South Boston, Jamaica Plain and Hyde Park. He moved to his first home in Quincy in 1976, where he lived until his death.
John was an accomplished organist, singer and storyteller, entertaining friends and family both at home and at various establishments throughout Greater Boston and the White Mountain Valley in New Hampshire. An avid skier, he was a member of the Brettl-Hupfers Ski Club and later purchased his second home at the Linderhof Country Club in Bartlett, NH. John was a gentleman, with a generosity of spirit and boundless love for everyone he knew. He will be sorely missed.
John is survived by brother Roger Connor and his wife Marie of Randolph, sister-in-law Nancy (Gurry) Connor of Dedham, loving friend and caregiver Patrick Dwyer and their beloved dog Buster of Quincy. Brother of the late Robert Connor of Dedham, Ann (Connor) Regan of Quincy, and Thomas Connor of Quincy. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM and Friday 10-11 AM. Family and friends invited.
A Graveside Service will be at Saint Joseph Cemetery, 990 LaGrange Street, W. Roxbury, Friday July 24 at 11:45 AM. Those who would like to attend the service may join the funeral procession no later than 10:45 AM at the Funeral Home or 11:30 AM at the front gate of the cemetery.
Guestbook Entries
Rest in peace dear friend. May the saints bring you into light perpetual.
I met John In December 2018 when I spent a month in his home in Quincy.I grew very fond of John who loved to sing and reminisce of his life in Massachusetts.Im sure he will be sorely missed by all his friends and especially by his best friend and caregiver Patrick May he rest in peace
I will miss you
My John rest in peace
John was a loving happy soul. I loved his gift of song. He was a lovely man who cared about his fellow man and all animals. He was a gift from God to us all.
Never knew John in person, but through his caregiver whose devoted love, care and patience looked after John in the most critical time of their lives during the COVID pandemic. Always noticed John’s big smile around those who surrounded him. Indeed, I can tell that John was a true gentleman with values, carisma, and heart that are so hard to find today. There’s no doubt that he will not be forgotten but remembered with great happiness and a great smile in our hearts. My sincere condolences and prayers of peace and comfort.
God bless you John. Your at peace now and forever.
John was a longtime Linderhof family friend. So many great memories, including fire pit sing alongs with Irish ballads that brought tears to everyone’s eyes. Godspeed John. Heaven is better with you there with your big dogs who were waiting for you to arrive.
Shawn & Cindy Collins on behalf of the Collins Family
Nothing left to do but
Smile.
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Smile!!!!
Your freind
Shawn
I really enjoyed anytime I could spend with John. So, funny. We worked together every Sat. at the Paul Wayne happy hour, at Linderhof. it was a crazy time, so much fun. John was the bartender, I was a waitress trying to get thru the mob on the floor. We had a great time together, and I really loved John. I gentleman, and quite the story teller. Will never forget him.
Much love to the Connor Family on the loss of John. We have many happy memories of him playing the piano and singing! With love from Roger, Kevin. and Eileen.
John’s earthly struggle ended and the eternal life begun. May he find peace and grace in the loving arms of God. May Patrick and John’s family experience the peace of God in this time of loss.
I met John when he used to walk his dog past my house on Furnace Brook. Just a pleasure talking to this gentleman, always looked forward to seeing him. Later I would visit him in his home and he would talk about his parents, the kids he taught and how life used to be. Never met anyone like John. May he rest in peace.