John J. Walsh
TEWKSBURY - John J. Walsh - 83, longtime resident of Tewksbury, died peacefully surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
He is survived by his beloved wife Judith (Sutton) Walsh with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage on May 14th.
Born in Cambridge on February 6, 1939, He was the son of the late William J. Walsh and the late Anna (Powers) Walsh.
John cherished his time spent with family and friends. In his early years he officiated and coached youth sports in both ice hockey and baseball. He was also an avid Boston Sports fan and never missed his Bruins games.
John worked as an Insurance Agent for The Hartford for over 30 years. After retiring from the insurance business, he worked at Trinity Ambulance in Chelmsford as both a driver and dispatcher. He also worked at Trull Brook Golf Course as a Ranger.
After retirement, John could be often found on the golf course. He was a longtime member of Mount Pleasant Golf Club in Lowell. He was affectionately known as “Papa” to all the members.
John’s greatest enjoyment came from watching his treasured grandchildren participate in their individual sports.
In addition to his wife, John is survived by his six sons, John Walsh Jr. and his wife Lisa, of Lowell, Daniel Walsh and his wife Dorna, of Salisbury, Mark Walsh and his wife Deanna, of Tewksbury, Paul Walsh and his wife Jennifer, of West Newbury, Thomas Walsh, of Las Vegas, NV, and Gary Walsh, of Lowell. He also leaves eleven grandchildren, Shelagh Gallagher (Husband Shane), Michael Walsh (Wife Lauren), Nicholas Walsh, Lauren Landry (Husband Dan), Brian Walsh, Timothy Walsh (Fiance Meghan) Shannon Fitzgerald (Husband Martin), Kelsey Polcari (Husband JJ) Colin Walsh (Wife Krystin), Ty Walsh and Brin Walsh; seven Great Grandchildren, Lane, Brody, Lyla, Eryn, Reagan, Charlie, and Colton. John is also survived by his loving sister, Barbara Hogan and her husband Leo of Brewster, MA and several nieces and a nephew.
He was also the brother of the late William J. Walsh Jr.
The family would also like to acknowledge and thank the staff at Blaire House who cared for John with care and compassion.
Family and friends will be received Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, from 5-7 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant Golf Club, 141 Staples St., Lowell. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Jan. 4th, at 11 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Rd., Andover. Those attending are asked to meet at church. Interment at Tewksbury Cemetery. Per request of the family, please OMIT Flowers. Donations in his memory may be made to Mt. Pleasant Memorial Scholarship Fund, 141 Staples St., Lowell, MA 01851.