John W. Daley

John W. Daley, age 79, passed away in the Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Walsh) Daley. He was raised in Boston and attended Boston Catholic Schools. After high school, John proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radio operator in the Philippines, just after the end of the Korean War.

Upon his return home, he earned a position with the First National Bank of Boston, where he met his soon to be wife, Norma L. Gustafson. John and Norma were married on September 25, 1962. He continued with the Bank through various name changes, eventually becoming the Branch Manager of Bank of America at Brigham Circle in Boston. John retired in 1996 with over 35 years of dedicated service.

After his retirement, John settled in Walpole to help take care of his grandchildren, Daniel and Erin. He enjoyed being involved with them, from taking them to school and practices to watching all of their games and events. He also loved spending time with his sisters, taking trips to Foxwoods and Twin River, going out to eat, and attending family reunions.

John was an avid reader and enjoyed walking at the Walpole Mall. He was very generous with his time, and took care of his aging friends, giving them rides to doctors appointments.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Norma L. (Gustafson) Daley.
Devoted father of John Daley Jr. and his wife Maureen of Roslindale and Irene and her husband Gerard Horgan of Walpole.
Adored Papa to his grandchildren Daniel and Erin Horgan.
Cherished brother of Ann and her husband Lenard Cuneo of Brewster; Patricia and her husband Robert Cummings of Brockton; Helen and her husband James Corbett of Rockland and the late Daniel Daley and his wife Louise Daley of Florida.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend John's Life Celebration on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 4-8PM and Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 9-9:30AM in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Jude's Church, 86 Main Street, Norfolk on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Avenue # 2, Norwood, MA 02062.