ESSEX, John D., Sr. US Marine Corps Of Hyde Park, Feb. 5th, age 88. Beloved husband of Veronica M. (Chase) of 64 years. Devoted father of John D. Essex, Jr. of Hyde Park. Cherished brother of Anne Koch of New York and the late Joseph and Mary Koch. Loving grandfather of 1 granddaughter and 2 great grandchildren and also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening from 4-8pm at the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak Street, HYDE PARK. A funeral service will be celebrated Friday morning at 10 at the Funeral Home. Relatives and friend invited. Interment at Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. John was a late WWII and Korean War Marine Veteran and he belonged to VFW Post in Dedham. For directions and guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home

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