John R. Ghirardini, Jr. (Jack), 83, of West Palm Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol H. Ghirardini, and his son, David Ghirardini.  Also left to cherish his memory is his beloved broader family including his daughter-in-law, Suzanne Ghirardini, his three granddaughters, Carlisle, Cate and Caroline, his sisters, Judy Mercer and Joan Satter, his brother-in-law, Bob Satter, and numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.  He is preceded in death by his son, John R. Ghirardini, III.

Jack was born on March 17, 1940, in Winchester, Massachusetts to his parents, Dorothy and John Ghirardini, Sr. He grew up in Winchester and enjoyed summers in Ogunquit, Maine.  After serving in the Air Force, he returned to Winchester and worked for defense contractor, Raytheon Corporation, and attended Northeastern University at night.  During this time, he met the love of his life, Carol, and they were married on May 22, 1966. Together, they welcomed two sons into the world while juggling career, and night school.  In the summer of 1978, they moved the family to West Palm Beach to begin a new chapter in sunny South Florida.  While Carol taught mathematics in the Palm Beach County School System, Jack found his niche as a mortgage broker working for Florida Home Loan and Fidelity Federal Bank.  Jack took great pride in his work and, most importantly, in being able to help families buy a home.  When Jack was not working, he could be found at the local ball fields cheering on his sons (and their friends) through youth and high school sports.  In retirement, he found great joy in little things like good books, watching his granddaughters grow into wonderful young ladies, and simply spending time with his wife and best friend, Carol.

Throughout his 83 years, Jack possessed a quick wit, a wry sense of humor and a genuine love of family.  Always with a wink and a smile and a twinkle in his eye, his kindness shone through in ways large and small.  His generous spirit extended to friends, family and strangers alike and he was always the epitome of a gentleman.   He is missed tremendously.

In lieu of flowers, his family requests donations be made to the US hunger relief organization, Feeding America.