Gerald M. “Jake” Giacobbe, age 74, died peacefully, Saturday, September 6, 2025 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Jake was born in Quincy on September 1, 1951 where he was raised by his late mother, Esther Marie (Rinaldi) Giacobbe and the late John Bosco. Educated in Quincy schools, he was a graduate of Quincy Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1969. From high school, Jake proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He was a Signal 3/c Petty Officer aboard the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Intrepid, CV-11. Later he went to Northeastern University and earned a degree in Finance. Jake was a longtime resident of Braintree and lived in his home for 47 years.

Jake began his career as a carpenter before his employment at Polaroid Corporation where he was a Financial Analyst. Jake had 30 years of service with Polaroid and then returned to carpentry, working for the Christian Science of Boston, where he retired in 2017.

Some of Jake’s happiest moments were quiet ones—sitting by the fire with his wife of 54 years, listening to music and dancing to their favorite song or going for a car ride to watch the sunset and soak in the warmth of a life well lived. He adored his grandchildren and was known as “Bumpa” to many. He could always be found on the sidelines, cheering them on at all their games with pride in his eyes and usually arriving before the team, dressed in that town’s colors. Jake’s presence at every Holiday brought warmth and happiness to every gathering, whether it was proudly hanging his American Flag every 4th of July or reprising his role as “Bumpa Claus” each Christmas.

Jake also cherished the simple pleasures of life, especially golfing. He was a member of the Senior League at the Braintree Municipal Golf Course where he made many friendships and even co-founded the cribbage club to stay connected with his golfing friends throughout the winter months. He also loved every opportunity to golf with his grandsons and family. He was a longtime member of the Adams Heights Men’s Club and the Quincy Bocce Club. He was a handyman who could fix anything and was depended on by so many. He taught us the importance of showing up for each other, savoring small moments, and never missing a chance to tell those he loved just how much they meant to him. His unwavering love and big heart will be remembered by all who knew him.

Jake leaves behind his beloved wife Maureen (Mulvaney) Giacobbe, devoted father to Michelle M. Gaffney and her husband Brian of Braintree, Lisa K. Augusta and her husband Bruce of Abington, Kristin E. Khouri and her husband Damon of Hanover. Cherished Bumpa of Colin and Andrew Gaffney, Colby, Lindsay, Emily, and Brady Augusta, Ava and Vera Khouri. Loving brother of Ronald Giacobbe and his wife Grace of Florida and also survived by many special Mulvaney in-laws, nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Friday, September 12, from 4 – 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 856 Washington Street, Braintree, on Saturday, September 13, at 10 a.m. Interment, with military honors, to follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Weymouth.

For those who wish, donations in Jake’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.