John G. Desmond
December 29, 1938 — November 14, 2016
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John G. Desmond
John was born in Somerville on December 29, 1938, one of three children of the late John and Catherine (Murray) Desmond.
Raised in Stoneham, he graduated from Stoneham High School and joined the IBEW Local #103 at age 18. John was employed as a union electrician for over 40 years, and until the end was still a proud member of the union. John enjoyed his work on job sites throughout New England ranging from large buildings in Rhode Island to tunnels in Boston, and many locations in between. John was a quiet, hard working man who loved his family.
John served in the Army National Guard for 4 years, and was a faithful parishioner of Most Blessed Sacrament Church for many years. He stayed busy at home with jobs around the house and in the yard. In his free time, he enjoyed reading, or relaxing while watching Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune with Carol. He also enjoyed learning about local history, historical photos, and was interested in vintage cars from his childhood, especially his favorite, Fords.
John was the beloved husband of Carol F. (Thompson) Desmond with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Devoted father of Karen D. Williams and her husband Neil of Wakefield, and Robert M. Desmond and his partner Roger Bencivenga of Stoneham. Dear brother of Jean Moccia and her husband John of Epping, NH, and the late Rose DelGenio. Cherished grandfather of Michael, Sarah, and Emily Williams.
Relatives and friends will gather in honor and remembrance of John's life at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 8am, before leaving in procession to Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield for his Funeral Mass celebrated at 9am. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery, Wakefield.
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Thursday, November 17, 2016
Starts at 8:00 am
Robinson Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Starts at 9:00 am
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