John V. McLaughlin, age 74, a longtime resident of Scituate, formerly of Quincy, died peacefully, Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, in the comfort of his loving family.

John was born in Medford, to the late Albert B. and Helen R. (Meyers) McLaughlin. Raised and educated in Quincy, he was a graduate of Quincy High School, Class of 1968. He later attended Grahm Junior College in Boston. He lived in Scituate for forty years, previously in Quincy.

John proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

He was employed as a claims investigator for the MBTA, retiring several years ago with over twenty years of service.

John was an avid Boston sports fan and enjoyed dining out with friends and family.

Most of all, John was devoted to his family and was especially proud of his five grandchildren. He loved watching their sporting events as well as supporting their many activities and accomplishments.

Beloved husband for fifty years of Karen M. (Seghezzi) McLaughlin.

Devoted father of Eric J. McLaughlin and his wife Erin of Marshfield, Kevin W. McLaughlin of Weymouth, and Sara A. Paster and her husband Craig of Hanover.

Loving grandfather of Hannah and Brendan McLaughlin, Madison, Grace, and Bradford Paster.

Dear brother of Albert B. McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife Isabelle of Medford and the late Maureen E. McCarron and her late husband Bruce.

Brother-in-law of Edward and Brenda Seghezzi of Londonderry, N.H., Mark and Michele Seghezzi of Scituate.

John is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and their families.

Visiting Hours will be held at the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, on Sunday, June 22, from 2 – 5 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Monday, June 23, at 11 a.m. Military Honors will follow.

For those who wish, donations in John’s memory may be made to the For The Game Foundation, 2 Central Street, Suite 7, Framingham, MA 01701 or www.forthegamefoundation.org.