Published in the September 23, 2016 edition
SPRINGFIELD — Henry P. Jancsy, 92, passed away in Springfield on Thursday, Sept. 15.
Mr. Jancsy was born in Everett on Oct. 9, 1923 to the late William and Carolyn (Vaughn) Jancsy. He was raised in Everett, graduated from Everett High School and Boston College. Henry served his country with pride as a U.S. Navy Captain (USNR Retired,) he started his career in 1943 in the South Pacific during World War II and had a long and distinguished career, retiring in 1978. He also worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the director of administration for the secretary of state.
Mr. Jancsy was a resident of Melrose since 1957, and he and his wife Clare enjoyed spending time in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Henry was a serious investor who loved the stock market, was an avid book reader and always did the New York Times crossword puzzle. He was a member of the VFW Harold O. Young Post No. 2394 in Melrose and the Saugus VFW Post No. 2346.
Above all, he was completely dedicated to his children and grandchildren. Mr. Jancsy was the beloved husband of 70 years to Clare (McEnroe) Jancsy. He was the loving father of the late Dennis Jancsy and his wife Rose of Ohio; Ann Marie Bryson and her husband Jim of Florida; Steven Jancsy of Haverhill; Richard Jancsy and his wife Linda of New Hampshire; Cathy Griffin of Connecticut; Paul Jancsy of New York; Terry Poisson and her husband Robert of Longmeadow and Robert Jancsy and his wife Charlene of Wakefield. He was the caring brother of Elaine Ridge and her husband Thomas of Everett; and the late William and Edward Jancsy. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., Melrose, on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 3-6 p.m. His Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home was held on Monday, Sept. 19, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St., Wakefield. Interment with military honors took place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made in Henry’s name to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge SD 57770 or at www.redcloudschool.org. To send a message of condolence, visit www.gatelyfh.com.
