John Patrick Dwyer

John Patrick Dwyer of Dedham passed away on Wednesday afternoon, May 8, 2024, after a brief illness. He was 69.
Born, raised and educated in Norwood, he was the of son Barbara T. (Meyer) Dwyer of East Walpole and the late John L. Dwyer. A graduate of Norwood High School he had also attended Northeastern University.
In addition to his beloved mother Barbara, John is also survived by his loving sisters Maureen Dwyer of Londonderry, NH and Jo-Ann Dwyer of Hyde Park and brother Michael Dwyer of East Walpole.
He is also survived by many cousins and dear friends.
John had retired from the Fay Paper Company in Norwood where had had been employed as the plant manager for many years. He had previously worked at Quad Graphics in Lexington.
A car aficionado, he was a proud member of the Eastern Massachusetts Corvette Club. He was the proud owner of a 1971 Ontario Orange Corvette "The Beast" and often wrote articles from the Beast's viewpoint. He enjoyed watching stock car racing and was an exhaustive reader who also did some writing.
John was an “honorary” member of the Dedham Italian American Social Club.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Saturday from Noon to 3 PM at the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home, 1248 Washington Street, Norwood. A private burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Norwood.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s memory the Shriner's Children's Hospitals at www.shrinerschildrens.org .