Monroe, NH- John Paul Jack Spisak, 76, of Littleton Road, died on Thursday, December 30, 2010, in Littleton Regional Hospital following a lengthy illness. John was born in New Haven, CT, on August 15, 1934, to John and Dorothy (Fortune) Spisak. Upon graduation from high school, John entered the US Navy and served during the Korean War doing ship navigation. After his discharge, he married Amy Arents on April 4, 1959. John owned and operated John Paul s Pub in West Haven, CT. After selling the Pub, he moved to Monroe. Later, he was a cook at the Merry Meadows Farm in Bradford, VT, retiring in 1999. John was a member of the Ross-Wood American Legion Post #20 of Woodsville, NH and of the VFW in St. Johnsbury, VT. He enjoyed cooking and gardening and was an avid NY Giants and NY Yankees fan. His grandchildren loved him dearly and affectionately called him Poppie. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Amy Spisak of Monroe; two daughters, Deborah Sommo and husband Ronald of Clinton, CT and Jacqueline Lamothe and husband Norman of McIndoe Falls, VT; seven grandchildren, Les Clement, Ronald Sommo, Matt Sommo, Ashley Lamothe, Vinnie Sommo, Sam Lamothe and Cheryl Lamothe; a brother, Raymond Spisak of White River Junction, VT; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 6-8 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 conducted by Father Jeffrey Statz. A graveside service will be held in the spring in the Monroe Village Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of one s choice.