In Taunton, December 19, 2015 John W. Pacheco, Age 54, passed away in Morton Hospital following a brief illness. John was born in Taunton, the son of Marie (Reilly) Pacheco of Taunton and his late father Edward Pacheco. John was educated in Taunton schools and was a graduate of the LPN Nursing Program at Southeastern Vocational Technical School in Easton. John loved dogs, enjoyed watching horror movies, loved spending time with his family and SpongeBob Square Pants was his favorite. In addition to his mom, John leaves his loving son John Ryley Pacheco of Taunton and stepson Christopher Citrone of East Falmouth. His former wife and friend Joan (Quinn) Pacheco of Raynham. His brother Daniel Pacheco of Taunton and the late Edward Pacheco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Jude the Apostle Church in Taunton on Saturday, January 9th at 12 pm. Burial is private at the request of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home in Taunton.