PENNEY, John E. "Jack", Jr., Everett Fire Department, retired- Of Revere, formerly of Everett, March 2nd. Devoted husband of the late Jeanne L. (Zemla). Beloved father Lynne Davison of Falmouth, John Penney of Lisbon, Maine, Steven Penney of East Boston, David Penney of Revere and the late Karen Penney-Ibanez. Dear brother of Jean Barbati of Medford, Robert Penney of Stoneham, William Penney of Everett. Patricia Ryan of Groveland and the late Barbara Gear. Lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Graveside Service on Monday, April 6th at 11 AM in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, West Peabody. Visiting Hours will be held in the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Sunday afternoon from 4-6 PM. Expressions of sympathy in Jack's name may be made to the MGH Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114.
Born in Everett and residing there until 17 years ago, Jack passed away and the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after an 8 month battle with cancer.