LYNN — John J. Lombara, age 80, of Lynn, died Sunday at his home after a brief illness. He was the husband of Beverly (O’Brien) Lombara, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Julius M. and Sophie P. (Krzywicki) Lombara. John graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1952, Bentley School of Accounting and New England Institute of Anatomy and Applied Science, Class of 1956. John worked with his father from 1956 until 1996 and then continued to own and operate the Lombara and Son Funeral Home until his retirement last year.
He was a member of the former St. Michael’s Church, St Michael’s P.N.A. and served as past president of the Holy Name Society at St. Michael’s Church. John served on the Park Commission for the City of Lynn, golfed in the Shoe City Golf League, and was a member of Gannon Golf Club. John was a gentle man who enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren, and also enjoyed helping others in the Polish community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Julie A. Lombara of Lynn, his son, John J. Lombara Jr., and his wife, Lia, and three grandchildren, Peter “PJ” Taylor, and Alexa Lombara all of Boxford, two brothers, Richard and his wife, Lauraine Lombara, of Beverly Farms, Walter and his wife, Sharon Lombara, of Ipswich, a sister-in-law, Junerose Lombara of Peach Tree City, Ga., a brother-in-law, Lawrence and his wife, Pamela O’Brien, of Haverhill, and aunt, Ann Krzywicki of Wakefield as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins and his favorite grand-dog Lilly. He was also the brother of the late Leonard Lombara.
Service information: Funeral will be from the Parker Funeral Home, 35 Franklin St., Lynn, on Thursday at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary’s Church in Lynn at 10:30 a.m., to which relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Lynn. Visiting hours are on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Please make memorial donations in John’s memory to the Fund for St. Johns Prep. c/o Office for Institutional Advancement, 72 Spring St., Danvers, MA 01923, or at www.stjohnsprep.org?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss under the Fund for St. Johns Prep. Guest book at Parkermemorialfuneralhome.com.