John J. Walsh

John Joseph Walsh 86 year old resident of Stoughton, MA went to be with the Lord October 25, 2012. Mr. Walsh passed away at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA while battling an infection.

Mr. Walsh was born September 22, 1926 in Boston, MA to parents John Ignatius Walsh and Mary A (Quirk) Walsh and raised in Roxbury with his siblings Mary M Walsh, Thomas Walsh, Patricia (Walsh) Peter, Joseph R Walsh, James K Walsh, Noreen (Walsh) Hardiman and David Walsh.

John leaves behind his loving wife Roberta A (Estella) Walsh "Cissy" who he married September 22, 1957 in Dorchester, MA.

John graduated from Boys Trade High School before joining the Navy and serving on the USS Mt McKinley. He was a dedicated employee for more than 10 years for Cumberland Farms in Canton, MA. Before retiring John worked over 11 years behind the deli counter at Stop & Shop in Stoughton. John enjoyed sports and was an avid fan of Boston College. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing with his grandson Thomas.

John is survived by his son Richard Joseph Walsh and Richard's wife Phylliss "Sam" Bumpus-Walsh of FL His daughter Lynda Marie Walsh and Lynda's fiancee Scott Richard of Stoughton. Also his grandchildren Jason Alan Bumpus of FL, Justin Russell Bumpus and his wife Whitney Asbell Bumpus of TN and Thomas Joseph Walsh of Stoughton along with his great granddaughter Haley Marie Bumpus of TN.

Funeral will be held from the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt.27) Stoughton on Tuesday, October 30 at 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 10: 30 AM. Visiting Hours Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment will take place at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Champion Center for the care of Retired Jesuits, 319 Concord Road., Weston, MA 02493-1398.