John M. “Jack” Spataro, age 89

of Quincy

John M. “Jack” Spataro, age 89

John M. “Jack” Spataro, age 89, a lifelong resident of Quincy, died peacefully, Saturday, June 8, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

Jack was born in Boston and raised in Quincy.

Jack had a lifelong interest in fire service and enjoyed his friendship with members of the Quincy Fire Department, especially Engine 5 in West Quincy. He enjoyed woodworking and was also talented at painting, especially caricatures.

Beloved son of the late Matthew J. and Leah E. (Whelan) Spataro.

Dear brother of Janet D. Battista of Bangor, Maine, and her late husband Luigi.

Jack is also survived by three nieces, cousins, and extended family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Wednesday, June 12, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visitation at the church prior to the Mass from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

For those who wish, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to WORK Inc., Attn: Susan Buckley, 25 Beach Street, Dorchester, MA 02122 or United Cerebral Palsy of MetroBoston, 71 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02742.

The Spataro family would like to acknowledge Jack’s devoted caregivers for the compassionate and loving care provided to Jack over these many years.

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  • RIP Jack, I will always remember your laugh and your zest for life, you brought out the best of us during your visits to the firehouse,may God hold you in the palm of his hands ☮️

  • I am so sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. He was a lifelong neighbor and dear friend to my Dad and our family. Jack lived his life to the very best of his ability, always with a smile. He made many woodworking gifts for my children and others in the community. For many years after moving from his childhood home he would return to the neighborhood to visit those of us who still remained. May he rest in peace with his beloved Mother Leah, a truly remarkable women.

  • Jack you will be missed at our Thanksgiving table this year, we have great memories that we will treasure forever RIP Jack.
    Love you Jack,
    Jane