John Charles Priest
...Computer Analyst at MITRE Corp; 39
TEWKSBURY - John Charles Priest, age 39, a lifelong Tewksbury resident, died Saturday afternoon, June 7, at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, after a lengthy illness.
He was born in Malden, on July 21, 1968, the son of L. Charles and Janette (Costello) Priest Jr., of Tewksbury. He was educated in Tewksbury Schools, graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in 1986, and went on to earn an Associates Degree in Computer Science at Middlesex College. He was employed by MITRE Corporation in Bedford as a computer analyst.
He was described by his parents as a great fan of NASCAR auto racing, and a gifted guitarist.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two aunts, Barbara Costello and Evelyn Taylor both of FL; and numerous cousins, including Susan Candelora of Orange, MA.
His Funeral Service was held Tuesday, June 10, in the Funeral Home. Memorials to either the Alexandria Hudson Heart Fund, c/o/ Banknorth, 995 Main St. Tewksbury, MA 01876 or the Autism Society of America, P.O. Box 96223, Washington D.C. 20090-6223 will be appreciated.