Jack was born on March 23, 1938.  He entered into eternal life on April 23, 2026. A proud Solvay High and LeMoyne graduate, he resided in Westvale since 1981.  He was a man of simple pleasures ~ faith, family, country, Syracuse Chiefs, music, and apple pie.

Jack will be remembered for his warmth, quick wit and humor.  He leaves behind a family who will forever hold him in their hearts.

To celebrate his life he leaves his wife, Mary Alice, daughters, Katie Lafferty, Molly (Todd) Phillips, and Maureen Helly, and son, Doug (Francine) Ryan.  God completed his life with his 11 grandchildren; Casey, Matt, Tom, Michael, and Maris Ryan, Jack and Janie Phillips, Erin and Katy Helly, Kiera and Ryan Lafferty.

Jack was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Francis and his brother, Jim.

There will be no calling hours but we welcome you to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 11am St. Patrick's Church, Tipperary Hill. Burial in Veteran's Cemetery will be private.

In Jack's memory, contributions may be made to the St. Patrick's Food Pantry, 216 N. Lowell Ave. Syracuse, NY 13204.