Born on Feb 5, 1966, and a longtime Everett resident, John was the son of the late Jack and Josie Connors of Everett. He leaves behind his loving wife Kerry of 7 years and his brother Tim, his wife Darlene and their kids JJ and Nyelli Connors. He is also survived by his friend and mother to his children Donna O'Handley. He was the proud father of John, Joey, Karen and her husband Mike Ovalle, Steffanie and her husband Jay Zirpolo, Alexis and her husband Ryan LaPointe, Willie and Kristina Russel and Patrick and his partner Stephanie Zonker. John is also survived by 8 grandchildren.

After graduated Everett High class of 1984, John began working as a sign fabricator and installer first at his father's former business Mack Sign in Chelsea, then at Batten Bros in Wakefield before ultimately forming his own company servicing and installing all kinds of signs and flagpoles, (including the one in front of the funeral home). He also worked nights at  multiple local bowling alleys spanning over 40 years.

John enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandchildren and also taking many trips with his wife, both in local NE and to California and Hawaii to see his extended family. Throughout his life, John has touched the lives of many people he worked with and many friends, who he was always willing to talk to and help out whenever needed. He will be missed by many.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, from 4-8 pm. His funeral will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday, February 4th, at 10 am, followed by a funeral service and entombment at 11 am in Holy Cross Cemetery Mausoleum, 175 Broadway, Malden. In John's memory, donations in his name may be made to the American Diabetes Association @ www.diabetes.org