John Edward Irwin Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Edward Irwin Jr. (Boston, Massachusetts), who passed away on February 7, 2026 at the age of 60. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to John Edward's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration John Edward has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Irwin and Anna Irwin (Carosella); his siblings, Edward Irwin and Anne Irwin Sheppard; his brother-in-law John Sheppard; and his nieces and nephews, Russell Rioux (Taylor) and Jacqueline Rioux (Joseph Keller).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to support brain cancer research: The UCLA Brain Cancer Research Funds,http://www.giving.ucla.edu.
February 21, 2026
Maureen Eng wrote a sympathy message