OBITUARY: John J. King, 89

Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:

WILMINGTON, MA — John J. King, age 89, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on January 16th, 2021. John was the beloved husband of 44 years to Kikuko King of Wilmington. He was also married to Marjorie Guarino-King. He was the father of John Theroux of Maine. John was the son of the late Anthony and Agnes King of Cambridge and predeceased by his brother “Lefty”.

John proudly served in the United States Army and Air Force during the Korean War.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in John’s Memory to help a Veteran at Home Base, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.

Family and friends will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, May 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Face coverings must be worn at all times during all services.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA.