John A. "Jackie" Dewey, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Winchester Hospital in Winchester. He was 63 years old.
Jackie was born on June 16, 1953, a son of Mary (Reilly) Dewey and Laurence A. Dewey. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated at St. Francis De Sales Parochial School and graduated from Charlestown High School. Jackie worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston for 46 years, holding the position of Supervisor. Jackie was a member of the Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus, The Old Charlestown Schoolboy's Association, the Halligan Club, and the Bunker Hill Associates.
Jackie is the beloved son of Mary (Reilly) Dewey of Charlestown and the late Laurence A. Dewey. He is the devoted brother of Mary Jane Dewey and Tom Junta of Wilmington, William "Billy" Dewey of Charlestown and the late Laurence E. "Larry" Dewey. Jackie is the loving brother-in-law of Nancy Dewey. He is the loving uncle of Michael A. Dewey and his wife Cara, Veronica Dewey, Nanci Dewey and her partner Mike McKenna, and great-uncle of Charlotte, Max, Desmond, and Holden. Jackie was a devoted friend to Tommy DeRosa and Tommy O'Neil.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Jackie's Funeral on Monday, July 18, 2016 at 9 AM. from The Carr Funeral Home 220 Bunker Hill St. CHARLESTOWN followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 10 AM. His burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Sunday, July 17, 2016 from 2 - 6 PM. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Jackie's name to: Bunker Hill Council # 62, Knights of Columbus Memorial Fund, Care of Leo Breen, 545 Medford St. Charlestown, MA 02129