John Joseph Bailey Jr.
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Published in Legacy.com on August 20, 2024
John Joseph Bailey Jr., 77, of Medford, MA, passed at his home surrounded by family, on August 20, 2024, after a heroic battle with ALS. Born on May 19, 1947, in Medford, MA, he was the son of the late John and Margorie Bailey.
John proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. Following his military service, John had a fulfilling career with over thirty years of service at the MBTA. Throughout his career he was known for his dedication, hard work and teaching and support of young trainees.
John enjoyed skiing, golfing, and spending time at the beach. Above all, he cherished moments spent with his family, who were the centerpiece of his life.
John is survived by his loving wife, Janice (Costello) Bailey; children, Shayna Eddy and husband Ralph Eddy, Michael Bailey and fiancé Gina Passaro, Courtney Bailey and husband John White, and Kevin Bailey and wife Ann Tierney-Bailey; grandchildren, Ryan Eddy, Graeme Eddy, Jackson Eddy, and Elizabeth Bailey; and siblings, Brian Bailey and his wife Roberta, Kathy Scire and her husband Steve, Peter Bailey and his wife Sheila, and Sister-in-law Beth Bailey. He was preceded in death by his sister, Charlene Bailey, and brother, Paul Bailey.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 11am – 3pm at Café Escadrille in Burlington, MA.
Memorial donations can be made in his name to the Compassionate Care ALS (https://ccals.org/donate)
