John Goggin Obituary, Death – On January 18, 2024, John “Jack” Goggin, who resided in Walpole and had previously resided in Charlestown and Norwood, passed away at the age of 89. husband of Geraldine Goggin Hughes who is committed to family. Willie Goggin and his wife Florence, who reside in Walpole; Jill Buckman and her husband Scott, who reside in Norwood; John Goggin and his wife Karen, who reside in Naples, Florida; and Jeanne Walsh and her husband Michael, who are in Norwood; cherished father.
Being the proud great-grandfather of Saylor Stuart and the proud grandfather of Grace and Ava Buckman, Shannon and Brendan Walsh, Lauren and Daniel Goggin, and Amanda and Max Goggin are all things that bring him tremendous pride. His siblings that passed away before him were as follows: Maurice (Ann) Goggin, Helen (James) Willard, Theresa (John) Burke, William (Celeste) Goggin, Catherine (Walter) Sullivan, and Thomas Goggin. The departed son of Harriet (Tennihan) Goggin and John Goggin, who passed away. She is also survived by a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and the people she worked with.
Jack, who took great pleasure in his “Townie” ancestry, was a member of the Charlestown School Boys Association. He received his diploma from Cathedral High School in the year 1952. earned a football scholarship to attend Northeastern University and graduated from Framingham State College. was awarded a football scholarship. From 1954 until 1956, he was a member of the United States Army and served in Korea. Following his honourable service to his country, he resigned from Boston Edison in 1995 as a district manager in the department of public relations. He had worked for the company for a total of 35 years. He was a dedicated golfer who took pleasure in the companionship of the game as a member of the Royal Crest 100 Club. In addition to his vocation as a professional golfer, he was enthusiastic about the sport.
