Jack passed away Monday afternoon, June 29, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was 89 years of age. Born in Haverhill, he is the son of the late Edmond J. and Julia T. (Donovan) Power. Jack grew up in Everett, attended the public schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1943. On March 1, 1944, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII. He was an Aviation Radioman Third Class. He was honorably discharged on June 3, 1946, receiving the World War II Victory Medal, the American Theatre Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal. Upon returning home from the Military, John attended Boston College and received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, graduating in 1951. He worked as a Clerk at the U.S. Postal Service, dedicating 31 years of service before retiring in 1988. Over the course of 50 years, Jack took great pride in being an umpire for softball and baseball. He was also a referee for numerous basketball and soccer teams. He has been inducted into the Eastern Mass Soccer Official Assn. Hall of Fame, the Mass Interscholastic Soccer Officials Assn. Hall of Fame, and on March 15, 2008, the International Assn. of Approved Basketball Officials Hall of Fame. Jack has been residing in Groveland, but previously lived in Dennis for 17 years. He served as a Eucharistic Minister during his years of residence in Everett and Dennis, but most recently at Sacred Hearts Parish in Bradford. He was a late member of the Everett E Club. Jack will be greatly missed by all who loved him.


He is the beloved husband of Eileen O. (Anderson) of Groveland, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Devoted father of Donna J. Barrasso of Groveland, Kevin F. Power of Beverly, Cheryl D. Porcaro and her husband William of Tewksbury, Charlene M. DeMarco and her husband David of N.H. Father-in-law of the late Gene Barrasso. Brother of the late Edmond J. Power, Jr. and Jerome F. Power. Also lovingly survived by 6 grandchildren, Derek, Matthew, Elyssa, Amanda, Angela and Chelsee.