John P. “Jack” Nelson, age 69, of Revere passed away on Thursday, June 19th. Raised and educated in Winthrop, he was the son of the late John E. and Mary (Folan) Nelson. Jack was a graduate of NE Regional Vocational High School, Class of 1974. He was a classic car enthusiast and was employed as a cab driver. Jack was a long-time Winthrop resident, moving to Revere in 2018.
Jack was the dear brother of Sister Margaret Nelson, SND, Donna Larkin and her husband John, and Mary Anastasio and her husband Vincent. He was the cherished uncle of John Vincent Anastasio and is survived by his good friend, Eneida Gonzalez.
Visiting hours for Jack have been respectfully omitted. A memorial mass will be celebrated in St. John Evangelist Church, 320 Winthrop St., Winthrop, MA 02152 on Thursday, July 3rd at 10 AM followed by interment at Winthrop Cemetery, Belle-Isle Section. Jack’s family requests that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to offer an expression of sympathy do so with a donation to a charity of One’s choice.