John C. Rush Sr. of Winthrop passed away on December 28, 2022 at the age of 90. John was the cherished son of the late Edward and Christina (Dee) Rush of Charlestown.
John grew up in Charlestown and Vermont. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1949-1952. During his life he was the director of three websites where he made many good friends. John was the owner of North Shore Dairy. He was loved by all and he is now resting in the Kingdom of God.
John is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline M. (Reilly) Rush of Winthrop and his sons John Rush Jr. of Murray UT, Mark Rush of Hope Mills, NC and the late Matt Rush, Michael Rush and Andrea M. (Rush) Melanson. He was the very proud grandfather of Jake, Nick, Reilly, Christina, Lorenzo, Mike, Andrew, Chris, Tyler and Savannah.
John’s funeral service will be private for family only. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA. 02215 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN. 38105.