John P. Lafferty III "Jackson" passed away peacefully in Lakeway, Texas on July 24, 2023. Jackson is survived by John P. Lafferty Jr., formerly of Scranton, and Patsy Burt of Spicewood, Texas.
Jackson graduated from Florida International University and latergraduated from San Francisco School of Design.
Jackson was a senior executive at Interiors Panache in the San Francisco Bay area. Jackson was known for his smile and great personality, artistic ability, positive attitude, attention to detail and a "can do" spirit.
Jackson retired to Lakeway, Texas, where he enjoyed family, neighbors, boating, music and travelling. Jackson loved his life. Jackson will rest in peace with his mother, Marilyn T. Helring, in Cathedral Cemetery.
There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at St. John Neumann Parish at Nativity of Our Lord Church, 633 Orchard St., followed by inurnment at Cathedral Cemetery. Friends and family may call prior to Mass from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. For those who are unable to attend the Mass in person, the service will be livestreamed at nwrfh.com.