Walter R. Jackson
Family & friends are invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at the Vertuccio & Smith Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Route 107), Revere, from 2 – 4 p.m., for Walter R. Jackson who died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28th at Boston Medical Center, at 59 years. The Memorial Funeral Service will follow the visitation in the funeral home at 4:15 p.m. Mr. Jackson was stricken at work on Thursday, April 25th & taken to Boston Medical Center. He suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Born & raised in Everett, he was a 1972 alumnus of Everett High School. He entered the United States Air Force in May of 1973 & served until December of 1974. He had a 34 year career with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Boston as a Printer. For the past nine years, he & his beloved wife of 17 years, Peggy A. (Hibbard) Jackson, were Revere residents. Besides his wife, he leaves his devoted mother, Norma (Washington) Jackson, of Everett. He was also the son of the late, Luther “Sonny” Jackson. He is the dear brother of, Luther Jackson of Revere, Trenace Jackson, Robert Jackson, & Norma Jackson all of Everett, Robin Jackson of Malden, Yvette Jackson of Worcester, & the late Rose Jackson. He is also lovingly survived by a host of nieces, nephews, grand-nieces & grand-nephews. Interment is private.
Services
Visiting Hours
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Memorial Funeral Service
Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. in the Funeral Home.
Interment
Will be private.
l have known Walter for 25 year from working at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. He was a friendly and jovial person. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
I have known Walter for 25 years from working at Blue Cross and Blue Sihield. He was a jovial and friendly person. it was a pleasure to have known him. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.
I saw Walter almost everyday on the loading platform at BCBS he was a great person and will be sadly missed! My condolences to his co- workers and family! RIP Walter. Ralph Tella. Marblehead Ma MVO USPS Boston Division.
Rest in peace my friend. You will always be remembered and never forgotten.
I am so very sorry to hear about Walter. I worked with “Wally” at Blue Cross from 1977 – 1995 at 100 Summer Street. I worked in the Mailroom next door to printing. Saw him every day. We were close friends back then. Had many fun times with him after work. He was a very nice guy. Please accept my sincere condolences. He is in my thougts. Regards, Robert Vecchia