John F. "Jack" Comeau, Jr.
Devoted husband and exceptionally loving father
METHUEN: John F. "Jack" Comeau, Jr. age 64, a resident of Methuen for 26 years, formerly of Tewksbury, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his home in Methuen.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia L. "Patty" (Donovan) Comeau, with whom he celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on July 9, 2012.
Born in Malden on June 23, 1948, he was the son of John F. Comeau, Sr. of Vero Beach, FL and the late Gloria J. (Parsons) Comeau.
Jack was raised in Tewksbury, attended Tewksbury schools and graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School.
In 1972, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the Vietnam War in the Construction Battalion (Seabees). During active duty Jack was stationed Adak, Alaska, Rota, Spain and San Diego, CA.
Following his military service, Jack attended Broward Community College in Florida.
Jack was self employed as a Builder and Developer of Residential Properties. Through his company, Apex Homes, he constructed numerous residences in the Methuen area including the construction of the Lindsay Lane Development, which was named for his daughter.
Jack was an avid sportsman. As a member of the A.P.A. (American Pool Players Association) he enjoyed playing in competitive pool tournaments and had won numerous awards for his skill.
Jack was also an avid golfer and loved playing with his friends at his favorite course, the Bretwood Golf Club in Keene, NH. In addition, he was a member of the Andover Country Club, Meadow Creek and the Haverhill Country Club.
Jack's greatest passion was spending time with his beloved wife and children.
In addition to his wife and father, Jack is survived by one son, John F. Comeau, III and his wife Barbara of the Dorchester area of Boston, two daughters, Jillian L. Comeau and Lindsay E. Comeau both of Methuen; one brother, Mark S. Comeau of Grafton; also many nieces and nephews including, Katharine I. Comeau of Ashland, NH, Janice S. Snyder and her husband Shane of Concord, NH and Rachel G. Comeau of Londonderry, NH.
Relatives and friends will be received on Thursday, July 19, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. His Memorial Funeral Mass will be offered on Friday, July 20, at 10 a.m., in St. Williams Church, 1351 Main St., Rte. 38, Tewksbury. At the request of the family there will not be a procession from the funeral home. Kindly meet at church. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Willis Center, Care of Linda Fay Griffin House, Residential Recovery Program, 119 Forest Street, Worcester, MA 01609.