John Riley "Jack" Driscoll, 90, passed away on Wed. July 9 at Belmont Manor Nursing and Rehab. Ctr. in Belmont after a period of declining health. His beloved wife of over 50 years Constance A. (Bentley) Driscoll predeceased him on March 17, 2013.
Jack was predeceased by 2 daughters; Maura Holway and Kerin Stanley, and a sister; Elizabeth D. "Bette" McMahon. Born in Whitinsville on May 9, 1924 Jack was the son of Thomas H. and Margaret (Riley) Driscoll and lived in Uxbridge several years before moving to Whitinsville where he lived for many years.
Jack enjoyed a successful, twenty-five year career as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was an Assessor for the Town of Northbridge for many years, and an enormously popular State Representative for twenty years. Jack was well-known for responding personally to the needs of constituents and Representing his district with dedication. After retiring from the State House, he worked for several years at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge as a good will ambassador. He also enjoyed many beautiful trips within the United States, the British Isles, Europe, the Caribbean, and China. Jack spent most summer vacations in Harwichport on Cape Cod. He was an active and valued member of Saint Patrick's Parish in Whitinsville.
Veteran of World War II.
S/Sgt., US Army Air Corps.
24 April 1943-15 January 1946.
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Five Battle Stars, Two Presidential Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal.
Jack was predeceased by 2 daughters; Maura Holway and Kerin Stanley, and a sister; Elizabeth D. "Bette" McMahon. Born in Whitinsville on May 9, 1924 Jack was the son of Thomas H. and Margaret (Riley) Driscoll and lived in Uxbridge several years before moving to Whitinsville where he lived for many years.
Jack enjoyed a successful, twenty-five year career as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was an Assessor for the Town of Northbridge for many years, and an enormously popular State Representative for twenty years. Jack was well-known for responding personally to the needs of constituents and Representing his district with dedication. After retiring from the State House, he worked for several years at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge as a good will ambassador. He also enjoyed many beautiful trips within the United States, the British Isles, Europe, the Caribbean, and China. Jack spent most summer vacations in Harwichport on Cape Cod. He was an active and valued member of Saint Patrick's Parish in Whitinsville.
Veteran of World War II.
S/Sgt., US Army Air Corps.
24 April 1943-15 January 1946.
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Five Battle Stars, Two Presidential Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal.
John Riley "Jack" Driscoll, 90, passed away on Wed. July 9 at Belmont Manor Nursing and Rehab. Ctr. in Belmont after a period of declining health. His beloved wife of over 50 years Constance A. (Bentley) Driscoll predeceased him on March 17, 2013.
Jack was predeceased by 2 daughters; Maura Holway and Kerin Stanley, and a sister; Elizabeth D. "Bette" McMahon. Born in Whitinsville on May 9, 1924 Jack was the son of Thomas H. and Margaret (Riley) Driscoll and lived in Uxbridge several years before moving to Whitinsville where he lived for many years.
Jack enjoyed a successful, twenty-five year career as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was an Assessor for the Town of Northbridge for many years, and an enormously popular State Representative for twenty years. Jack was well-known for responding personally to the needs of constituents and Representing his district with dedication. After retiring from the State House, he worked for several years at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge as a good will ambassador. He also enjoyed many beautiful trips within the United States, the British Isles, Europe, the Caribbean, and China. Jack spent most summer vacations in Harwichport on Cape Cod. He was an active and valued member of Saint Patrick's Parish in Whitinsville.
Veteran of World War II.
S/Sgt., US Army Air Corps.
24 April 1943-15 January 1946.
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Five Battle Stars, Two Presidential Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal.
Jack was predeceased by 2 daughters; Maura Holway and Kerin Stanley, and a sister; Elizabeth D. "Bette" McMahon. Born in Whitinsville on May 9, 1924 Jack was the son of Thomas H. and Margaret (Riley) Driscoll and lived in Uxbridge several years before moving to Whitinsville where he lived for many years.
Jack enjoyed a successful, twenty-five year career as an agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was an Assessor for the Town of Northbridge for many years, and an enormously popular State Representative for twenty years. Jack was well-known for responding personally to the needs of constituents and Representing his district with dedication. After retiring from the State House, he worked for several years at the Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Northbridge as a good will ambassador. He also enjoyed many beautiful trips within the United States, the British Isles, Europe, the Caribbean, and China. Jack spent most summer vacations in Harwichport on Cape Cod. He was an active and valued member of Saint Patrick's Parish in Whitinsville.
Veteran of World War II.
S/Sgt., US Army Air Corps.
24 April 1943-15 January 1946.
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Five Battle Stars, Two Presidential Unit Citations, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal.
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