John Jack Clark

John W. “Jack” Clark, 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2021.
Jack was born on November 1, 1929 to the late Alta (Wagner) Clark and the late John Clark.  Jack grew up in Dundee, NY, later making Springfield his home. He was a graduate of Brown University and was a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force and served his country with distinction during the Korean War.
Prior to his retirement in 1990, Jack was Director of Policy Issue with Mass Mutual where he began a progressive 36-year career. Jack was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 57 years, with a proud lineage dating back to his late uncle, the Honorable Hughes Wagner, who presided as Pastor of Trinity for three decades. Jack was an avid sports fan dedicated to his favorite Boston teams; Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins.  As a golf enthusiast, he enjoyed playing the game into his 90’s, loving the beauty of nature and the changing seasons around him. With a gentle kindness Jack supported the local arts, rescue mission, food banks, children’s hospitals, and animal shelters.  With a kind word for everyone and a caring heart, Jack leaves behind a legacy of love and generosity and will be missed by those whose lives he touched.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his beautiful wife of 55 years Eileen on Dec. 19, 2011 and his sister Catharine Seaver in 2008.  Jack leaves behind three sons, John Clark Jr. “Jay” of Deland, FL, Russell Clark and his wife Linda of East Longmeadow, and Warren Clark and his wife Gina of Somers, CT.  Jack is also survived by his brother Albert Clark and his wife Sharon of Silverdale, WA and several nieces and one nephew.
A private memorial service for Jack and Eileen will be held at a later date in the Chapel at Trinity United Methodist Church where he and Eileen were married.
Private burial services for the family of Mr. and Mrs. Clark will be held in Hillcrest Park Memorial Garden.
Jack believed that in life, “Love is All You Need.”  In this spirit of love, memorial donations in Jack’s memory may be made to Springfield Rescue Mission,148 Taylor Street, Springfield, MA 01105, the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445, Trinity United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA 01108, Baystate VNA & Hospice, 30 Capital Drive, West Springfield, MA 01089 and Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union Street, Springfield, MA 01105.
New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit Jack’s memorial page at www.nefcc.net to extend expressions of sympathy.
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