John (Jack) V. York

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John (Jack) V. York died on Tuesday December 13, 2022 at his home in Kittery, Maine. He was
85 years old, born in Watertown, MA on February 27, 1937 to Charles York and Ruth (Simpson)
York. Jack was one of 7 children who were all born in their Summer Street home.


He was the husband of Maureen (McStay) for over 50 years. He was the former husband of the
late Kathleen (Withrow) Sullivan. Father of Janice York Torilli of Warwick, RI, Linda York of
Brookline, NH, Michael York of Wilmington, MA, Kerri York Rollison of North Haven, CT and the
late Kevin York and Jennifer York Warren. Stepfather to Richard Wallace of New Ipswich, NH
and Brian Wallace of Newton, MA.


He was the brother of Lois Smith of Waltham, MA and Judith Waters of Gainesville, GA and the
late Margie Parker, Richard York, Phyllis York and Dottie Hansen. Jack was the Grandfather of
Vincent, Rebecca, Michael, Samantha, Michael, Katie, Zachary, Kristina and Allison.
Great Grandfather of Tomothy, Jeno, Paige, Avah, Kelsey, Jack, Calvin, Emily and Will.


He was a member of the Teamsters Union and worked for many years as an oil delivery driver.
Jack was a witty and unique man, many talents including woodworking, clock and watch
restoration. He enjoyed setting up his wares at the weekly flea markets in Arundel and Kittery.
He loved his home and work shed, he would say “you’re doing well if at the end of the week you
cash your paycheck..and have enough to gas up your car, buy your groceries and grab a case
of beer”.


Jack will be missed by many. A memorial service will be planned for Spring 2023 in Maine. In
remembrance of Jack, please do a kind gesture for someone.