Published in the October 7, 2016 edition.
MELROSE — John Francis Strileckis, 51, of Melrose, died unexpectedly on Oct. 1.
John was born and raised in Melrose and was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1985.
He was lifelong Melrose resident and worked as a bagger for Stop & Shop in Saugus for over 20 years.
John was very active in Melrose and played softball for the Special Olympics for 25 years. John was the assistant coach for the Purple Team in the Melrose Women’s Softball League.
He worked a Blue Bell Cleaners in Melrose and volunteered at the Lincoln School in Melrose for many years.
John was a avid Boston sports fan and loved his Dallas Cowboys.
He was the cherished son of Anthony L. and the late Dorothy M. (Nicosia) Strileckis of Melrose. He was the loving stepson of Elizabeth (Burri) Strileckis. He was the caring brother of William A. Strileckis and his wife Edna of Easton, Anthony L. Strileckis Jr. and his wife Terrie of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Andrew M. Strileckis and his wife Shelly of Sudbury, Gregory A. Strileckis and his wife Amy of Melrose and the late Paul E. Strileckis. He was the former brother-in-law of Maureen Strileckis of Lynn. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours were held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 West Foster St., Melrose, on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church, Herbert Street, Melrose at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend.
Burial in Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to EMARC, 26 Princess St., Wakefield MA 01880 or Melrose Rotary Club, P.O. Box 761196, Melrose MA 02176.
To sign online condolence visit www.gatelyfh.com.
