Jack Patrick Lawlor

February 28, 1927 - November 30, 2020

Jack Patrick Lawlor, of Tracy, CA, passed peacefully to his rest in the Lord on November 30, 2020. He is survived by His children and their spouses: Patrick and Karen Lawlor of Austin, TX, Meghan and Todd Sparrow of Ripon, CA, Michael Lawlor of Tracy, CA, and Brian and Janet Lawlor, with whom he lived for the last 18 years. He had two loving granddaughters; Quinn and Clare Lawlor, with whom he also lived. Originally from Chicago, IL, Jack served with distinction in three branches of the Armed Forces, The Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force, before going to work for Chambers Ranges as a salesman. He remained a salesman for over 50 years, for many companies, including Hobart Manufacturing, Western Union andTrans Lux, in Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and California. Jack felt it was important to be an active member of his Parish Community and was always involved in many Church activities wherever he lived, as a leader of youth groups, lector and lay minister. At St Bernard’s Parish in Tracy, he created The Tracy Volunteer Caregivers, an organization devoted to giving aid to the elderly and shut-in’s throughout the area. Those who had the joy of his company, knew him to be outgoing, warm, compassionate and friendly. Whenever asked, “How are you doing?” He would invariably answer with a smile and twinkle in his eyes, “I’m GORGEOUS, just gorgeous!” The consummate host, he was ready with a joke or story at a moment’s notice, and could make anyone feel at ease and welcome in his home. His annual St. Patrick’s Day party became a much-anticipated event. He goes now to join his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbarann, who preceded him to Rest this past January. He will be missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends and all who knew him.