John "Jack" Wallace, 78 of Coventry VT passed away at home on June 12, 2023.  He was born in Philadelphia PA on December 15, 1944.His parents, John and Margaret Wallace predeceased him.  Jack was one of eight children, and leaves behind five siblings and many nieces and nephews.

Jack grew up in the small town of Deal on the New Jersey Shore.  In summer, while most kids were at the beach, he could be found working in the family garage fixing cars.  He had a knack for all things mechanical and engines were his passion.  Many hours were spent in that garage fixing cars and rebuilding engines.  He became an exceptional mechanic.

In 1965, he was drafted in to the Army and later deployed to Vietnam as a Technical Specialist where his mechanical skills were put to service. Jack served the Army well, but his life was forever changed as a result of the Vietnam war.  He suffered with serious war-related illness.  As a result, life was very difficult for him.

He eventually moved to Vermont where he found some peace from the stress of the war.  He enjoyed the quieter, simpler life that Vermont had to offer.  He was happiest there and lived a quiet life until his death.

Jack was a man of great faith and this along with the help of many kind and caring people, carried him through his life's struggles.  He was a charitable person who was generous to his family, to his church and several organizations.  After many years of illness, he is now is in Heaven, and no doubt, praying for all of us.

Jack's family would like to thank all of those who showed their kindness and compassion to him over the many years.  His good neighbors and friends, Father Leo Bilodeau, the many doctors and nurses at the Newport Hospital, the VA and the VNA, the Council on Aging, Meals on Wheels, and countless other individuals who made all of the difference in his life.  We are so thankful to each of you.

A Military Funeral will be held in Randolph VT on July 7th to honor Jack for being the great Soldier that he was both in the Army and in the way he lived his life.

Psalm 116