Jack was the only child of John Grace of the Bronx and Delia Grace of Co. Meath, Ireland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie.
He was a selfless man of faith, honor, strength, humor, kindness, loyalty and would do anything for his family who he loved dearly. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Marie, who were married in 1951 (68 years). Jack was a provider, protector and ultimate role model to his six children. He was born in the Bronx, NY, was educated by the Christian Brothers at De La Salle Academy (Class of 1946). He gained notoriety early in his life when he was voted the most beautiful baby by the Bronx Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed his boyhood in the city and got to encounter interesting people, some thanks to his father’s job as a chauffeur. He inherited his parents’ strong work ethic and love of Irish music and Guinness.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island, SC for recruit training. In 1947, he was given an opportunity to take the test for the U.S. Naval Academy and in June, was sworn in as a midshipman. After he graduated in 1951, Jack was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, USMC and was ordered to The Basic School at Quantico, VA. He served in the Korean War 1952-1953; then went on to the Marine Barracks in Portsmouth, NH; NROTC Unit at Villanova University; spent a year at the Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA; was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, served in the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions as a recon and rifle company commander and duty in Washington, D.C. He served two tours in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. He attended the War College in Newport, RI in 1972 and then continued on to serve as C.O., 3rd Marines and Chief of Staff 1st Marine Brigade in Kaneohe, HI. He finished his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Arlington, VA.
After retiring in 1978, he continued his service by helping people in other ways. He became a more active member of St. Agnes parish and assisted at funerals at Ft. Myer as an Arimathean, by providing witness and appreciation to the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Young Marines, 8th and I Unit. Checks can be mailed to "8th and I Young Marines", 10016 Behun Drive, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
He was a selfless man of faith, honor, strength, humor, kindness, loyalty and would do anything for his family who he loved dearly. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Marie, who were married in 1951 (68 years). Jack was a provider, protector and ultimate role model to his six children. He was born in the Bronx, NY, was educated by the Christian Brothers at De La Salle Academy (Class of 1946). He gained notoriety early in his life when he was voted the most beautiful baby by the Bronx Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed his boyhood in the city and got to encounter interesting people, some thanks to his father’s job as a chauffeur. He inherited his parents’ strong work ethic and love of Irish music and Guinness.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island, SC for recruit training. In 1947, he was given an opportunity to take the test for the U.S. Naval Academy and in June, was sworn in as a midshipman. After he graduated in 1951, Jack was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, USMC and was ordered to The Basic School at Quantico, VA. He served in the Korean War 1952-1953; then went on to the Marine Barracks in Portsmouth, NH; NROTC Unit at Villanova University; spent a year at the Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA; was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, served in the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions as a recon and rifle company commander and duty in Washington, D.C. He served two tours in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. He attended the War College in Newport, RI in 1972 and then continued on to serve as C.O., 3rd Marines and Chief of Staff 1st Marine Brigade in Kaneohe, HI. He finished his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Arlington, VA.
After retiring in 1978, he continued his service by helping people in other ways. He became a more active member of St. Agnes parish and assisted at funerals at Ft. Myer as an Arimathean, by providing witness and appreciation to the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Young Marines, 8th and I Unit. Checks can be mailed to "8th and I Young Marines", 10016 Behun Drive, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
Jack was the only child of John Grace of the Bronx and Delia Grace of Co. Meath, Ireland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie.
He was a selfless man of faith, honor, strength, humor, kindness, loyalty and would do anything for his family who he loved dearly. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Marie, who were married in 1951 (68 years). Jack was a provider, protector and ultimate role model to his six children. He was born in the Bronx, NY, was educated by the Christian Brothers at De La Salle Academy (Class of 1946). He gained notoriety early in his life when he was voted the most beautiful baby by the Bronx Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed his boyhood in the city and got to encounter interesting people, some thanks to his father’s job as a chauffeur. He inherited his parents’ strong work ethic and love of Irish music and Guinness.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island, SC for recruit training. In 1947, he was given an opportunity to take the test for the U.S. Naval Academy and in June, was sworn in as a midshipman. After he graduated in 1951, Jack was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, USMC and was ordered to The Basic School at Quantico, VA. He served in the Korean War 1952-1953; then went on to the Marine Barracks in Portsmouth, NH; NROTC Unit at Villanova University; spent a year at the Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA; was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, served in the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions as a recon and rifle company commander and duty in Washington, D.C. He served two tours in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. He attended the War College in Newport, RI in 1972 and then continued on to serve as C.O., 3rd Marines and Chief of Staff 1st Marine Brigade in Kaneohe, HI. He finished his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Arlington, VA.
After retiring in 1978, he continued his service by helping people in other ways. He became a more active member of St. Agnes parish and assisted at funerals at Ft. Myer as an Arimathean, by providing witness and appreciation to the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Young Marines, 8th and I Unit. Checks can be mailed to "8th and I Young Marines", 10016 Behun Drive, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
He was a selfless man of faith, honor, strength, humor, kindness, loyalty and would do anything for his family who he loved dearly. He was a loving husband and best friend to his wife, Marie, who were married in 1951 (68 years). Jack was a provider, protector and ultimate role model to his six children. He was born in the Bronx, NY, was educated by the Christian Brothers at De La Salle Academy (Class of 1946). He gained notoriety early in his life when he was voted the most beautiful baby by the Bronx Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed his boyhood in the city and got to encounter interesting people, some thanks to his father’s job as a chauffeur. He inherited his parents’ strong work ethic and love of Irish music and Guinness.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was sent to Parris Island, SC for recruit training. In 1947, he was given an opportunity to take the test for the U.S. Naval Academy and in June, was sworn in as a midshipman. After he graduated in 1951, Jack was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant, USMC and was ordered to The Basic School at Quantico, VA. He served in the Korean War 1952-1953; then went on to the Marine Barracks in Portsmouth, NH; NROTC Unit at Villanova University; spent a year at the Army Infantry School at Ft. Benning, GA; was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, served in the 1st and 3rd Marine Divisions as a recon and rifle company commander and duty in Washington, D.C. He served two tours in the Vietnam War from 1967-1970. He attended the War College in Newport, RI in 1972 and then continued on to serve as C.O., 3rd Marines and Chief of Staff 1st Marine Brigade in Kaneohe, HI. He finished his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Arlington, VA.
After retiring in 1978, he continued his service by helping people in other ways. He became a more active member of St. Agnes parish and assisted at funerals at Ft. Myer as an Arimathean, by providing witness and appreciation to the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Young Marines, 8th and I Unit. Checks can be mailed to "8th and I Young Marines", 10016 Behun Drive, Cheltenham, MD 20623.
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