John A. Gleeson of Foxborough, formerly of Limerick City, Co. Limerick, Ireland and Misson Hill passed away on July 24, 2025. Beloved son of the late Margaret (Byrnes) and Christopher Gleeson. Dear father of Allison Biagini and Sean Gleeson LaBonte both of North Adams. Brother of Christopher Gleeson and his wife Carol of Stoughton, Patrick “Paddy” Gleeson and his late wife Theresa of Dedham, Noel Gleeson and his wife Deborah of Brookline, Walter Gleeson and his wife Carol of West Roxbury, and Julie Szczepkowski and her husband Wally of Lakeville and the late Annette Gear and her husband Ken of Braintree and Martin Gleeson and his surviving wife Ann of Weymouth. Longtime partner of Sharyn Matthews of Foxborough. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
John was a member of the Boston Elks Lodge #10 in West Roxbury and the former American Legion Post 327 in Mission Hill.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Boston Elks Lodge #10, 1 Morrell St., West Roxbury, on Sunday, August 24th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.