John A. Losert, 73, of The Villages, FL formerly of Sarasota, FL and Mattapoisett, died May 3, 2012 at Tobey Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Rosemary (LeBlanc) Losert; his 3 daughters, Suzanne Clancy and her husband Michael, Anne Marie Losert, and Michelle Losert, all of Mattapoisett; seven grandchildren, Kelley Medeiros, Cayla Clancy, Courtney Kelly, Erika Clancy, Catherine Collins, Michael Clancy, Jr, and Jennifer Collins; one great-granddaughter, Hailey Medeiros; and his brother Robert Losert of Plymouth, MA.
Born January 11, 1939 in New Bedford, the son of the late Erwin and Emma (Travers) Losert, he lived in Mattapoisett most of his life before moving to Florida.
John was a graduate of New Bedford High School, Tufts University, and Bridgewater State College.
He was a former member of Reservation Golf Club in Mattapoisett.
He was a former science teacher and coach of football, basketball, and track at Roosevelt Junior High School and Keith Junior High School from 1960 to 1969. From 1969-1975, he taught math and coached football, basketball, and golf at Fairhaven High School.
From 1975 – 1992 John served as Vice Principal, retiring as Principal of Hastings Middle School. He was responsible for the transition from Hastings Junior High School to the Middle School. He was also responsible for the development of many programs at The Middle School including their first Parent Teachers Organization.
John enjoyed his retirement years working at various golf courses and Recreation Centers. He was in numerous billiard leagues in The Villages Florida and a member of many clubs. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Wildwood, FL. He lately enjoyed the academic and athletic accomplishments of all of his grandchildren.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 19th at 11 AM in St. Anthony's Church in Mattapoisett.