John "Japer" F. Welch's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Norwood, Massachusetts

John "Japer" F. Welch

March 7, 1945 - January 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Norwood, Massachusetts

John "Japer" F. Welch's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2025 in Norwood, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home

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John "Japer" F. Welch

March 7, 1945 - January 20, 2025 (79 years old)

Norwood, Massachusetts

John F. Welch Obituary

The world bids farewell to John F. Welch of Norwood, Massachusetts, departing on January 20, 2025 at the age of 79. John leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brother David Welch; and his parents, John J. Welch and Madeline Welch (Coleman). He is survived by: his wife Alice M. Kane-Welch; his children, Shaela T. Welch of Norwood, John "Jay" Welch (Zoey) of Framingham, Mary L. Welch of Norwood and Michael J. Welch (Melissa Welch) of Norwood; his siblings, Nancy Rolli of Marion, Kevin Welch of Wareham, Linda Pettine of Walpole, Sheryl Moriarty of Walpole and Stephen Welch of Dedham; and his grandchildren, Cristino, Wesley, Abigail and Paityn. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home (1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 25th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:20 AM at the St. Timothy's Catholic Church (650 Nichols St, Norwood, MA 02062).

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163 https://www.michaeljfox.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home



Fri

Jan 24

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home
1248 Washington St, Norwood, MA 02062

Sat

Jan 25

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM

St. Timothy's Catholic Church
650 Nichols St, Norwood, MA 02062

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