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John A. Miranda

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John A. Miranda, 68 of Lowell, husband of Sheila Gorman Miranda, passed away peacefully in his home on June 24, 2019 after fighting a determined battle with breast cancer. Born in Beverly, MA on July 2, 1950, he was the son of the late Enrico and Theresa Miranda. He was educated in Beverly Public Schools and Graham Junior College. John began his working career alongside his father as a skilled stonemason and later worked for the US Postal Service in North Reading until his retirement in 2016.

He was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Lowell.

John lived his life “with moxie,” and found the joy in all situations; he loved vacations with his family, going for long strolls listening to favorite songs on self-made cassette tapes in his Walkman, playing fantasy football and watching New England sports in his man cave, and simply finding himself having good times and good conversations with everyone he met.

In addition to his wife, John is survived by his three children Karen T. Miranda, John A. Miranda, Jr., and Leah K. Miranda all of Lowell; also his siblings and their spouses Michael and Marjorie Miranda, Dominic Miranda, Josephine and Gavin Keenan, Anthony and Angela Miranda, Angelo and Dianne Miranda, Tina and Daniel Moriarty, and Lucia and Dean Darr. He is additionally survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Joan Barrett, Francy Gorman, Jack and Betty Gorman, Tom and Robyn Gorman, and Christine Miranda. He was predeceased by his mother and father-in-law John and Mary Gorman and his brother-in-law Richard Barrett. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

John always appreciated the tremendous and compassionate care he received from doctors and staff while he was a patient at Saints Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital.

Donations in John’s memory can be made to the Immaculate Conception School at 144 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 01852 or to the Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center 275 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854-2193.

ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 YOU ARE INVITED TO HIS CALLING HOURS FROM 3 P.M. UNTIL 7 P.M. AT THE MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 NESMITH STREET, LOWELL 978-452-6361. HIS FUNERAL MASS WILL BE OFFERED ON THURSDAY MORNING AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 EAST MERRIMACK ST., LOWELL AT 10 A.M.. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. BURIAL IN ST. MARY CEMETERY.

10 Comments

  • Denise Piekos Posted June 24, 2019 6:06 pm

    My condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the Miranda family. May you find peace and comfort in the happy memories of John that you will always cherish in your heart.

  • Sarah Clement Posted June 25, 2019 12:04 am

    Beautifully written and the picture captures it all. He will be missed by everyone in so many extended circles.

  • Debbie Murray Posted June 25, 2019 9:18 am

    Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers goes out to the Miranda family. John made everyone feel welcomed and he had the best conversations. Rest In Peace John .

  • Linda Giordano Posted June 25, 2019 10:38 am

    Michael words cannot express how sorry we are to here of the passing of your brother John. You have our deepest condolences and prayers for your family. Phil and Linda

  • Karyn McNeil Posted June 25, 2019 2:43 pm

    John, I am so sorry about your dad. Through all the years we have worked together, I have always remembered you telling funny, heartwarming stories about him. He sounded like such a great man and father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

  • Jean Paddol Posted June 25, 2019 2:47 pm

    We were all so sorry to see this. Thinking of all of you. Please accept our sympathy.

  • Wendy Byrne Posted June 25, 2019 4:59 pm

    To the Miranda Family, my heartfelt sympathies to you all during this difficult time. John, you are more than just my co-worker, you are my friend. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad, but if your anything like him, he was amazing. Take comfort in all of the happy memories you’ve all created. You are all in my prayers.

  • Larry Taylor Posted June 25, 2019 9:13 pm

    I haven’t seen John or the Miranda family for quite a few years now, but John was a wonderful friend to have. We had great fun at the card table and the dog track, win or lose. I’m so sorry to see him gone so soon. My memories of all the good times spent with John and his family have always been with me and always will.

  • Aatif Rathod Posted June 26, 2019 3:40 pm

    Hands down the coolest guy I’ve ever had the honor of meeting. Don’t think I’ve ever seen him not smiling or laughing at any given moment. Heaven just got a litter brighter with his presence.

  • Sharon and Tom Koning Posted July 2, 2019 1:28 am

    So sorry to hear about the loss of John. He always had a smile for you when you saw him. He will be missed. Our condolences to the Miranda and Gorman families.

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