John F. Eade

John Eade, 79, of Winthrop, MA and Toledo, OH died peacefully on June 22, 2022 at the home of his cousin, Elaine Bender (Tom). He was born in Toledo on April 21,1943 to Harry and Katherine Houser Eade.

John graduated from DeVilbiss High School (1961) in Toledo where he excelled at all sports. He was later inducted into the DeVilbiss Hall of Fame. He received his BA Summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Toledo (1971) and a Masters degree in Architecture from Miami University of Ohio with an Alpha Rho Chi medal (1984).

Staff Sergeant Eade proudly served in the US Army with distinction in Vietnam, where he suffered injuries that altered his life. He earned a Purple Heart and most recently a Bronze Star Medal (presented by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur) for meritorious achievement in action against the enemy on November 17,1965 while serving in the la Drang Valley during the battle of Landing Zone Albany. His awards also include the Vietnam Campaign, Good Conduct, Combat Infantry Badge and National Defense medals.

From 1971-2020 John did private political consulting devoted to Democratic campaigns from local to Presidential in scope.

In 1978 under President Carter, he was the Administrator-Director of the National Commission on Neighborhoods and for his work he was given the title “Honorable” by a unanimous vote of both houses of Congress!

In 1980 John was a fellow at Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government, Institute of Politics.

From 1994-1998 he was the Commissioner of Inspectional Services for the City of Boston

He was a Registered Architect (Vienna and Boston) from 1984-2020.

John’s passions included hiking and he hiked the Appalachian Trail twice, Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains and all over New England and Europe. He also loved boxing and he won the Golden Gloves in Toledo in 1962.

When asked what he enjoyed most he said “Public service is what has meant the most to me in my life. I always felt like whatever my country asked of me, it was my duty to give”

John died after a fierce battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Eleanor Sue Eade and brother William Eade. He has lived with and lovingly cared for by his cousin Elaine and her husband Tom in Lambertville Michigan. He is survived by several cousins and many friends including his dear friend and partner Susan.

Special thanks to Hospice of NW Ohio (Renee RN and Anna), Liz, Angie, Nancy, Christopher, Antonio and his dear friend Marcy Kaptur.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, June 27, 2022 with the military funeral service at 12 pm at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43623. The service will be livestreamed via John’s obituary page through the Tribute Wall at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com. John will be buried at The Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, Massachusetts on Cape Cod with a military graveside service.

Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the Flag City Honor Flight, PO Box 885, Findlay Ohio 45839 or Veterans Matter, 3450 Central Ave unit 108, Toledo, Ohio 43606.

The next time you see a veteran please be sure to thank them for their service!