Bruce Henderson sent us this..
Newton and the world lost a wonderful citizen over the Thanksgiving weekend. John Sarvey – an amazingly talented, warm, smart, humble friend to so many – dedicated his life to public service, youth development, civic leadership, and family. Most recently Executive Director of Northeastern’s School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs, John earlier was for many years a key executive of City Year, in Boston, San Jose, and the national office. A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 3 at 11AM at First Unitarian Society in Newton, 1326 Washington Street in West Newton.
Bruce gets John just right: warm, smart, humble. A really decent guy who has died way too young.
There’s a Facebook memorial page here.
A very moving service for a man who very clearly touched a lot of people in his too brief life. One of those giving memorial described John as an “inspiring service warrior.” A nice epitaph.
What Sean and Bruce said. John and Rachel and their two children are part of our family at FUSN and I know he was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who were touched by him and his unfailing kindness, compassion and warmth.
People like John are what makes Newton such a great place to live. Sad loss
Today the UCLA Daily Bruin ran this obituary for John, who had been president of its student government.
John was also senior staff in Northeastern’s Dukakis Center, and in today’s memorial service, Gov. Dukakis said: