John J. Dempsey Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 8, 2023, at the age of 86, John J. Dempsey of Waltham, Massachusetts, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John J. Dempsey to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his daughter Kathryn M. Dempsey; and his siblings, Mary Holian, Neil Dempsey and Daniel Dempsey, Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Joan M. Gilreath of Cambridge; his daughter Karen M. Harnett (late Robert) of Waltham; his grandchildren, Michael, Abigail Harnett, Amanda and Aidan Wenckus; and his brother William Dempsey (Kathy) of Natick. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a fund established at Cambridge Savings Bank to help the family of Waltham Police Officer Paul Tracey, a dear friend of Jack's and his family.