ANDOVER — John "Jack" Magee, Jr., age 69, of Andover, MA, died unexpectedly on December 13, 2011.

He was born on November 7, 1942 in Cambridge, MA, the son of John and Christena (MacDougall) Magee. The beloved husband of Geraldine "Jeri" Magee, the couple was married on February 19, 1972 in Arlington, MA and subsequently moved to Andover, MA where they raised two children. Jack graduated from Arlington High School in 1959, held a Bachelor of Science in Business from Boston University and a Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law.

He was a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. He was the President and Owner of Magee Construction Company (of Arlington), which was originally founded by his father in 1951. During his lifetime, Jack built hundreds of homes and developed several large parcels of land in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Jack and his wife Jeri were part-time residents of Jupiter, Florida.

Jack is survived by his two loving children, two adoring grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and wonderful friends across the country. The family would like to express their need for privacy in order to grieve during this difficult time.

ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral and burial services were private, at the request of the family. Donations in memorial can be sent to The Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenel Street, Watertown, MA 01840 on his behalf.