Jack C. Kilrain, Sr. of Quincy, died on Friday, March 19, 2010.
Beloved husband of Diane (Campbell) Kilrain of Quincy. Loving father of Jack C. Kilrain, Jr. and his wife Denise R. of Quincy. Cherished Papa of Aurora Kilrain of Quincy. Loving son of James C. Kilrain and Effie (Cameron) Kilrain of Quincy. Brother of James J. Kilrain and his wife Marie of Braintree. Also survived by many close friends, nieces and nephews.
Jack graduated from Quincy Vocational Technical High School in 1965. He worked as an electrician at General Dynamics Shipyard for five years. A United States Navy veteran, he served for two years on the USS Allagash (AO-97) during the Vietnam era. His family gave him the most enjoyment in his life especially time with his son. Together they participated in boating, hunting and fishing. Jack was a black belt in the Uechi-Ryu style of karate. He was a longtime member of the American Legion and the Braintree Rifle and Pistol Club.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 4-8 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock Street, QUINCY.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 prior to the Funeral Mass in Saint Joseph's Church at 10 AM.
Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy.
Donations in memory of Jack may be made to the Veterans Homeless Shelter, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108.