John A.

"Jack" King, Jr.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a Memorial Mass for John Anthony "Jack" King, Jr. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 600 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday, November 21st at 10:00 A.M.

At 82 years of age, Jack passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10th at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.  He was the beloved son of the late John A., Sr. and Irene (Rogers) King.  Born and raised in Charlestown where he attended local schools and resided for many years.  He was a longtime member of the "Old Charlestown School Boys Association".  Jack was married to Lucille (Narcum) King and together they resided in Chelsea for several years.  He worked as a vehicle transporter for Hertz and retired after working for 57 years.  In his lifetime Jack was an avid Red Sox Fan, enjoyed music and photography.  He is remembered for his favorite sayings "I read milk cartons", and "Who's better than me."  In addition to his parents Jack was also predeceased by his sister Ruth Auld.

Jack is lovingly survived by his wife Lucille M. King of Chelsea.  He was the devoted father of Michele Roy and her spouse Tara of Forestdale, RI.  Loving "Papa" to Ryan King and his wife Erica, Alexandra Gould, Peter Gould, and Gabriel Jacques, and adoring "Papa" to his great-grandson Azriel Goldberg.  Dear brother-in law to Joanne Narcum of Weymouth, Dorothy Szalno and her husband Ted of Weymouth, and Stephen Narcum and his wife Margie of Quincy.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jack's name may be made to "Old Charlestown Schoolboys Assoc., 33 Shipway Place, Charlestown, MA 02129.