John P. "Jack" Boche Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John P. “Jack” Boche, 85, of Benicia passed away at home on Wednesday, March 29 following a long illness. Born in Vallejo to John J. and Grace Boche he lived his entire life in Vallejo and Benicia. Jack worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 37 years, retiring in 1988. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. Jack was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed rooting for all of the Bay Area baseball, football and basketball teams. Also a lover of music, Jack had a particular fondness for jazz. He enjoyed traveling in his motorhome, with the RV Club, and on a variety of cruises, throughout the years. He enjoyed dancing and movie nights with his wife Joyce. Active in a variety of social clubs, he was a member of the Vallejo Elks Club and Moose Lodge. Above all, Jack was a loving and devoted husband, Dad and Grampa and a loyal friend to many. He enjoyed attending all sporting events, dance recitals, band reviews and theatrical performances of his children and grandchildren throughout his lifetime. Jack is survived by Joyce, his wife of 61 years; sons Jeffrey & Steven Boche; daughter Joanne (Scott Riley) Boche; sister Marie Hendricks; granddaughters Sydney & Stefany Riley; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and other friends. He is predeceased by his parents John J. and Grace Boche and sister Rose Boche. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 337 Nebraska Street in Vallejo on Sunday, April 30th at 1:00 PM.

John P. "Jack" Boche

August 3, 1931 - March 29, 2017