Powers, John E. Jr. (Jack) of Taunton, formerly of West Roxbury. Son of the late John E. and Mary P. (Prendergast) Powers. Loving brother of Nancy P. Ferris and her husband Jack of Westwood, Paula O'Connor and her husband Brian of Dedham, Karen Powers of West Roxbury and Sheila O'Shea and her husband Jim of Harwich. Devoted Uncle of John and Kate Ferris, Alex and Carrie Ferris, Andrew Ferris, Justin and Lindsey Ferris, Brendan, Mary, and Fr. Patrick O'Connor. Jack attended Holy Name School, Boston Latin School and Boston College. He was a phenomenal athlete with hockey being his specialty, still participating in leagues in the greater Boston area. Nothing pleased him more than spending a quiet afternoon on the beach reading. He could not be beat at Jeopardy and his knowledge of sports and 70's music was unparalleled.  He was a long time employee of the Boston Red Sox and will be sorely missed by his students and fellow staff members at Bridgewater-Raynham High School.

Funeral from The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday April 22, at 9:00 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Sunday April 21, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.

Donations may be made in his memory to House of Possibilities. www.houseofpossibilities.org