Birth date: Aug 14, 1937 Death date: Dec 24, 2022
All who are unable to attend the Mass of Christian Burial in person are invited to join via live-stream by visiting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBkUj3Am_hZiVsHWAxlgWg. John Edward Lynch (Jack, Da, Captain Jack), 85, died pe Read Obituary
My memories of Block Island are littered with stories about you when we had slips at the Hog Pen. Some great fishing trips together and with Charlie Dodge. A write up in Go Fish was a special treat. I regret I don’t fish there anymore. Now you could whisper to me where the tunas are.
Bill Workman
Jack, intelligent and funny.
Thank you for your realness.
I'll be thinking of you while doing the NY Times crossword.
Rest easy young man. ♥️
I remember when Jack "caught" me looking over his new construction on Block Island. He graciously asked me why I was on the property so I made up an excuse that I was checking on the access road. I was caught out but Jack kindly accepted it. That was the beginning of our aquaintance. Jack and Helen have been lovely friends over these years. God, bless this family. Fondly, Diane Bean
I first met Jack when I was shellfish wardening on Block Island. He was a man of great wit and knowledge. I was blessed to have known him.
Jack was a gentleman. He was a born leader, a mentor to all who were blessed to know him. I know he earned his wings while on earth. He is now an Angel in heaven. Rest easy Jack. You will be missed. Love and prayers from Liz and Nick Masci
On behalf of all us at Tiajoloff & Kelly LLP, we extend our deepest condolences to the Lynch family upon Jack's passing. You were truly blessed as were all of us who knew him.
I worked with Jack at Felfe & Lynch from 1993 to 2000. I read some of the early drafts of "Fishing Up the Moon". Jack really showed me the way. He demonstrated and proved that the practice of law is only one pursuant among many that make up well lived, and highly honorable life. He did not let the law consume him as it did many in the 1980's and 90's. I learned a lot from him.
I enjoyed so many stories of Block Island and it was easy to appreciate the love he had for the Island and the family time he spent there. We had a case in Columbus, Ohio once and even there in a steak house he made a Block Island connection with the owner.
Jack had a wit I could appreciate. We had an appeal in the federal court in Chicago and I got pretty beaten up by 3 judges in what turned out to be a losing oral argument. When I returned to the counsel table Jack was sitting there and he said "You know sometimes they just beat up the guy who is on the winning side...but I don't think this is one of those times": And it was wasn't.
I always thought Jack tried to keep things simple: Remember this from "Fishing Up The Moon":
"Why do people fish in Montauk?
"Because that is where the fish are".
I think of Jack when I am out on the ocean and will continue to do so.
Jack, the sailors on the seas are thinking of you tonight.
Truly, A Life in Full
Ed Kelly
Hampton Bays, Long Island and Crestwood, New York.
Ah, Jack Lynch! What I will always remember about Jack is his mischievous sense of humor. He was happy to spar with one and all , and as a friend of Caitlin one needed to be ready with a good comeback for the inevitable conversation and ribbing when walking into the Lynch home! For instance, Jack was the one to point out that the glasses on my face in 8th grade were the same ones from when I first got them in 3rd… a bit small? Time to get a new pair Lizbet? He was a smart aleck … but he was right!
Jack enjoyed living his life to the fullest, energetically pursuing his interests, chatting people up and having a laugh. He loved his family and kicked it into high gear as an enthusiastic and affectionate Grandad. While he will be sorely missed, perhaps he needed to move onward and upward before he was curtailed in his ability to do what he loved. Peace be with you Jack Lynch as you move on to the next adventure ! ❤️ to the Lynch Clan!
Xoxo Lizbet Carroll Fuller
The Alberti family loves Captain Jack ❤️ Very fond and joyful memories of fishing and being included in family dinners. Rest in Peace Sweet Man. Sending lots of love to Helen and family ❤️❤️❤️
Jack always treated me with warmth and interest, and generously shared and spread his talents, knowledge and resources with so many. Bravo to a life well lived. We love you Jack and will miss you dearly, and remember you often with great joy and gratitude.
