John J. Starvish Jr. passed from this world into the next on October 6, 2025.

He was born in Boston on July 11, 1941 to John and Tessie (Bartosiak) Starvish. John grew up in Hampton Falls NH, graduated from Exeter High School and Doane College. After working and raising his family in Chester and Concord NH, he retired to Addison, Vt.

John was a committed husband of 55 years, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary (McQuaid); children, Margaret, John III (Shelley Vanderweil), and Anne Murphy (Liam); grandchildren, Clare, Rolf, and Fritz Starvish, Jasiu and Jake Murphy. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Chester.

John had many occupations in his life, but his true vocation was one of service. First, as an early Peace Corps volunteer, he spent 2 years in the Peruvian Andes.

Later, as a Friend of Bill's, he mentored many men and women in NH and then Vermont.

His passing leaves a huge hole in the lives of his family, and his many friends in Vermont, NH, and beyond.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Middlebury, Vt on October 14 at 10 AM. Burial will be at a later date in Deerfield, NH.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, 254 Ethan Allen Hwy, New Haven VT 05472

"I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith. " 2 Timothy 4: 7-8