John F. Bean

September 17, 1918 - January 19, 2009

John F. Bean
John F. Bean
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Source: Obits for Life

John F Bean, Jr. "Jack" of Arlington died at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington on January 19, 2009. He was 90 years old.

Born in Worcester. He was a longtime Arlington resident. Late WW II Army veteran. Graduate of the College of Holy Cross in 1940, Boston College in 1942 with a master's degree in social work. Jack worked as the former Regional Director of Health, Education, and Welfare for the Commonwealth of MA. He was a active parishoner at St. Agnes' Church and an avid Red Sox fan.

Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (Murphy). Loving father of Margaret of Arlington, David and his wife Marie-Louise of Belmont, Nancy Keefe and her husband Jack of Arlington, and Barbara of Acton. Cherished "Papa" of Andrea, Carolyn, David Jr. and Jacqueline Bean of Belmont, Kathleen, John Jr., and Laura Keefe of Arlington. Dear Brother in law of Philomene Murphy of Concord.


Army Serial Number 31082169
County & State of Residence Worcester County, Massachusetts
Place of Enlistment Ft. Devens, MA
Date of Enlistment 08/17/42
Grade PVT – Private
Source of Army Personnel Civilian Life
Nativity Massachusetts
Year of Birth 1918
Education 4 Years of College
Civilian Occupation Manufacture of Automobiles
Marital Status Single without dependents
Component of the Army Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Box Number 0391
Film Reel Number 3.112

Source: National Archives

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