Burns, John R. "Jack" Of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge. October 4, 2015. Beloved husband of Ann (Whoriskey). Loving father of Denise of Kennebunk, ME, Brian and his wife Susan of Milton, Claire and husband Joseph of Arlington, and the late Brenda Tocci. Loving grandfather of Ryan and Cord Tocci, Kayla, Erika, and John Roberts, Taylor, Shae, and Christopher Burns. Brother of the late Paul Burns, Fay Galgay, and Virginia Shaughnessy. Jack was a former principal in the Watertown Public Schools and a realtor. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., Rt. 60 (adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON on Thursday at 9 am. Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church at 10am. Visiting hours Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Francis X. Irwin Class of 1952, Scholarship Fund, c/o BC High, 150 Morrissey Blvd., Dorchester, MA 02125. For obituary, directions, or to send a condolence visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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