John R. Wallace
- Jan 18, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 21, 2024
1948 - 2024
OBITUARY
John Wallace, 75, passed away on January 17th, 2024, in Danbury, CT. John was born on October 2, 1948, in Brooklyn, N.Y. to John and Anne (nee Reilly) Wallace. He was a beloved husband to his wife of 40 years, Maureen (nee Sullivan) . Jack was a dear brother to his siblings Nancy (Bernie), Bill (Patricia) and sister-in -law Susan Meyer Wallace. His brother Michael predeceased him. Also, extended family Susan McConnell who predeceased him. Will McConnell. Jack was a cherished uncle to 14 loving nieces and nephews and grand uncle to 21.
He grew up in Queens Village. Jack was a very talented artist. He graduated from the High School of Music and Art. Jack went on to graduate from Arizona State University and lived and worked in Globe, AZ for 10 years as a Special Education teacher. While there he developed a taste for Mexican food, he loved to share that passion with everyone. Upon returning to NY, Jack received his Master’s Degree from Baruch College. Jack retired from New York State as a Recreation Therapist where he worked with Veterans’. Before that he worked for Catholic Charities, Queens Home and met the love of his life Maureen, they resided in Woodside, NY until 2022. Jack was devoted to family, his faith and was very generous. He was a member of the Charasmic New Life Prayer Group at Queen of Angels RC Church in Sunnyside, which he loved to be part of.
VISITATION
Wednesday, January 24
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
506 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY
FUNERAL MASS
Thursday, January 25
10:45 AM
Notre Dame R.C. Church
5 Mayfair Road, New Hyde Park, NY
INTERMENT
Mount Saint Mary Cemetery
172-00 Booth Memorial Avenue, Flushing, NY
Rest In Peace Jack. You are in our thoughts and prayers Maureen. Thank You for the beautiful memories. You were always welcoming and kind to the boys. We miss you and love you. 🦋 The Sheridan family.
Jack, rest in peace. You were always so kind to all of us. Your heart was so filled with love and care. Thank you for caring so much for my mother, Dotsy. She's waiting for you.
Hook up with Dotsy in Heaven Jack, she'll give the Royal tour.
Sweet Jack, you are very missed here. I miss laughing with you and hearing all your stories. You always had a smile and kind word (or two) for everyone that you saw. I loved all the gluten free treats we shared with each other over the year, thank you for the last batch of Oreos for me and my mom. Nancy thank you for being such a rock for Jack and Maureen, your devotion to their happiness isn't something you encounter very often. Maureen, we all love you very much.
My dearest Jack, I will surely miss you and our endless funny conversations. You were quite a beam of light every time I saw you. Always so pleasant and faithful. So glad I got to see you before you parted with us. My condolences to the entire family. And to Nancy, we know how much you loved Jack and was always present for him. Rest easy now that he is in a better place and that he is at peace. We are always here for you.