John Patrick Myles

John Patrick Myles, a long time resident of Stoneham, died October 19, 2019, at Winchester Hospital,following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of 53 years to Malverina "Chickie" (Manfra) Myles and cherished father of William Flores of Medford. He also leaves his sisters, Jacqueline O'Connell of Marblehead and Marilynn Simpson of Stoneham; many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Margaret Bowman and Elizabeth Holmes.

John was born in Medford, MA; son of the late John and Anna (Keating) Myles. He was raised and educated in Stoneham, having graduated from the South School and Stoneham High School, class of 1953. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and served two years during the Korean War. John worked for many years as a glazier for Pittsburgh Plate and Glass, formerly of Wakefield and South Boston.

John enjoyed following the New England sports teams and weekly trips with his family to the Twin River Casino to play poker. He had fond memories of their summer vacations at Lake Winnipesaukee and on Cape Cod. He was a past member of the Stoneham Red Men.

A funeral Mass will be held Thursday at 10 A.M. in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham followed by burial with military honors in Lindenwood Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday, 4-7 P.M. at Anderson-Bryant Funeral Home, 4 Common St., Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Winchester Hospital Foundation, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, MA 01890.