Mr. John "Jack" Cooney

Mr. John “Jack” Cooney, of Dalton, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, just one week after his 93rd birthday. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on October 17, 1930, the son of the late Matthew and Delia Deeley, he graduated from Dalton High School with the class of 1948. He hit the Powerball lottery in life when he married Cora Ellen Kirchner on January 5, 1952. Jack was a Korean war veteran. After the service he spent the majority of his career working for a dairy company, Fairdale Farms, in Bennington Vermont. As he went into semi-retirement he worked part time for the former Wellington Funeral Home. Besides his wife of 69 years, he was predeceased by his parents, brothers Martin Cooney, Michael Cooney and sister Kathleen Walton. Jack leaves his 4 children- Daniel, Teresa, Thomas and James, his 12 grandchildren and his 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his remaining siblings, Robert Matthew Cooney and Nancy Comeau. Jack was highly involved in his community serving as past presidents of the Dalton Rotary Club, Wahconah Country Club, United Way, and Booster club. He received the Gib Kitteridge award from the Dalton CRA for his dedication to the youth programs and service in the community. He was a long-time season ticket holder of the New England Patriots and went on many trips to Foxboro with friends and family, developing many great memories along the way. He lived long enough to witness the Red Sox win the world series and the Patriots win super bowls. He loved his Irish heritage and took many trips to Ireland with his wife Cora. As was his beloved wife Cora, they were dedicated to family, faith, and friends. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mr. John “Jack” Cooney” will be Thursday, November 2, 2023, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by the Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Burial with full military honors will follow at Ashuelot Cemetery in Dalton. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Dwyer-Wellington Funeral Home in Pittsfield, 220 East St, Pittsfield MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory can be made to The Dalton American Legion Post 155 Honor Guard.

Mr. John "Jack" Cooney

October 17, 1930 - October 26, 2023