Celebrating the life of
John F. Thompson
December 04, 1937 - July 21, 2012
John Francis Thompson
NAPERVILLE, IL - John Francis Thompson, age 74, died July 21, 2012 in Naperville, IL under the care of Seasons Hospice at Manor Care Naperville. He was with his wife, Denise Considine Thompson, and her sister, Francine Considine Ware, at the time of his passing.
"Jack" was born in Waterbury, CT, and raised in nearby Meriden. He spent most of his adult life in New York, Greenville, SC, and suburban Chicago.
Jack served in the U.S. Navy as an air intelligence officer and tactical navigator for four years. A graduate of Meriden High School, he received a B.S. degree in chemistry from Trinity College in Hartford. He earned a Masters of Business Administration with distinction from Pace College in New York. In 1978, Pace College named him Alumnus of the Year.
Jack began his career as Assistant Treasurer of Bankers Trust Co. in New York City. He later moved on to Young & Rubicam one of the world's largest advertising agencies where he served as management supervisor, V.P. and Director for such household brand names as General Foods, Procter & Gamble, Bristol-Myers and General Electric.
Surviving are his wife, Denise Considine Thompson, a Savannah native and current resident of Naperville, IL, his two daughters Kimberly Thompson Kennedy of Marstons Mills, MA, and Susan Thompson Fierro of Katonah, NY, and five grandchildren.
The funeral mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. the evening of August 2 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The Vigil service will be offered at 6:00 p.m.
Pallbearers are Brian F. Considine, Dr. John M. Considine, Jr., Kenneth J. Considine,
M. Bradley Considine, Dr. James J. Ware, and James F. Leary.
The family suggests any remembrances be made in his name to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care: 6880 N. Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527.
Please sign our guest book online at www.foxandweeks.com.
Dear Denise, Although I never met you and Jack, Bob C. kept me up to date about you and your family throughout the years. I was so sorry to hear about Jacks passing. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Priscilla Considine Brown
- Priscilla Considine Brown, Monroe Township, NJ
Dear Mrs. Thompson. It's been a long while since Jack and I graduated from Meriden High School Class of '55 and I vaguely remember him personally but he was a Red Raider Brother. Charlie Gardinier the passed notice of Jack's passing to me . He lived a full life and my sincere sorrows are shared with you and your family.Denise you can be sure tht Jack has been in the Lords hands in Heaven since that day. Love and regards Charlie Nellis
- Charles G Nellis Sr, Columbia, MD
Denise, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope the happy memories of your years together will be a comfort to you in the days ahead.-Sally Burns Shapiro
- Sally Burns Shapiro, Savannah, GA
Dear Denise - Beth was kind enough to notify me about Jack. I am so very sorry about your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Love, Vicki
- Vicki Lipscomb Brennan, , VA
Dear Denise, Although I never met you and Jack, Bob C. kept me up to date about you and your family throughout the years. I was so sorry to hear about Jacks passing. Please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Priscilla Considine Brown
- Priscilla Considine Brown, Monroe Township, NJ
Dear Mrs. Thompson. It's been a long while since Jack and I graduated from Meriden High School Class of '55 and I vaguely remember him personally but he was a Red Raider Brother. Charlie Gardinier the passed notice of Jack's passing to me . He lived a full life and my sincere sorrows are shared with you and your family.Denise you can be sure tht Jack has been in the Lords hands in Heaven since that day. Love and regards Charlie Nellis
- Charles G Nellis Sr, Columbia, MD
Denise, I am very sorry for your loss. I hope the happy memories of your years together will be a comfort to you in the days ahead.-Sally Burns Shapiro
- Sally Burns Shapiro, Savannah, GA
Dear Denise - Beth was kind enough to notify me about Jack. I am so very sorry about your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers. Love, Vicki
- Vicki Lipscomb Brennan, , VA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
