I was lucky enough to visit Sarah and Jon October 2014 which allowed me a chance to get to know Jon a bit better before he officially became family. He was a quiet, reserved man who was easy going and ultimately just a really nice guy. We went apple picking and went on a trip to Salem. He even watched say yes to the dress with Sarah and I. Elodie- he would have loved to watch that with you. Then in 2015 Sarah and Jon got married! Probably one of the most fun weddings i've ever been to. Their wedding was so fun, that we all kept chanting encore, encore for just one more song from their live band. After that Elodie came along and i could just see the love he had for her. One vivid memory that comes to my mind is that at Elodie's red egg and ginger party, Jon was outside just holding Elodie in her arms comforting her. He really did love Sarah and Elodie so much. Jon- you will be missed. Gone too soon. 

I had the pleasure of working with Jon on the same team for 5 years. He was a great teammate, manager, and...person in general. His empathy, his patience when I explained issues I was running into, and his ability to quickly identify the problems and guide me forward is something I'll always remember about Jon.  From code reviews to talks about career paths to our 1:1s...everything he did was with care and excellence! 

I had hoped he would feel better, return to Brightcove, and continue business as usual...God had other plans :( 

I send my deepest condolences to his family. 

I grew up next door and we were always in each other's backyards. He was like a little brother and then when came back from college, he suddenly was so much taller than me! It took some time to get used to. I've always been proud of the person he grew up to be.

Sarah and Elodie so very, very sad for your loss. John was such a lovely person. Got to meet him several times at your mom and dad's house here in LA Crescenta. If you ever need anything please let us know. God bless and may John rest in peace.

Elodie: This is my forever favorite picture of your parents and uncles

For the time I worked with Jonathon at Brightcove, he was always so supportive, smart, and just a wonderful colleague. We laughed together often during our Friday 1-1s, especially as his cat would walk over his keyboard in front of him on our video calls. My sincere condolences for your loss. 

I was a friend and neighbor of your dad when he was little Johnny (before Jon!) !

I grew up on Henry street,Just three houses down from his house. Your dad was a special guy even back then! He was everyone’s little brother! He was always up for any game and would help settle arguments between friends. My favorite memory of your dad was making funny movies! We would all come home from school and rush into making the newest movie… scripts were never needed, but,boy did we think we were funny! We had cooking shows/talk shows/ soap operas and spy guys! Please ask your aunt to show you all of these! Your dad was so loving and kind. He always loved to laugh… and that is how I will remember him! Laughing and running on Henry street,playing night time tag (we called it green ghost) and sledding down the steepest hills! All my love

I grew up with you on Henry street.  We built forts went sledding and rode the bus to school.  Your daughter should know the amazing man you are, the gentle love you spread in the world with your everyday actions.  I wish I could do anything to change what today is.  For your daughter; Your father was so intelligent beyond words, but his love and approach to the world was second to none.  I will do anything to help you and your family.  Your aunt Mellisa knows how to contact me and I will be there for you in a heartbeat.  

Jonathon was an incredible person, an excellent professional and a great colleague. We will miss him. He was one of the first engineers I spoke to when I joined the company, and he made my adaptation to the team and the processes very easy. We had many 1:1 discussions, and he was always willing to help. His cat was present in those discussions, I love animals too, and so I loved meeting with Jonathon for that. I send love and my deepest condolences to his family during this hard time.

Jon was such a great and kind person, also an excellent professional and an outstanding leader. During the time I worked with him and had the chance to talk he always encouraged me to believe in my work and also to improve and give the best in every aspect. He was always willing to help and to provide advice; I consider Jon one of the most impactful professionals in my carreer, a great mentor, excellent manager and a friend. I send my deepest condolences to his family during this hard time. I wish you can find peace in these difficult days.   -Hugo

My more sincere condolences, Jonathon was a great person, a great manager and also a friend, rest in peace.

I remember the first time I met Jon.  Krissy, Isaac, and I arrived at Pizzeria Regina (the old Sports Depot in Allston), grabbed a table, and eagerly awaited the arrival of Sarah and her new boyfriend.  We were wondering what he would look like, how he would behave, and how he would interact with us.  And he turned out to be perfect!  Jon impressed me with his wit and positivity; Isaac took an immediate liking to him.  He was family from the start.  :-)

And things only got better.  We were lucky to live so close to Jon and Sarah (and eventually Elodie).  Jon became a frequent travel companion and a fixture at BBQs and events that we held/went to.  He was always there with his big, contagious smile and injected incredibly insightful, creative, and positive thoughts into our conversations.  

I'll remember the many trips we took together, from eclipsing in KY to marathoning in FL and NH to exploring in Nantucket.  There was always something neat and noteworthy that we held onto from each trip (e.g. thousands of fiddler crabs on the shore of a Mass Audubon reserve on the Cape, with Jon being the first of us to investigate them).  He always brought a sense of peace to stressful situations (I'm thinking about a 4-5 hour flight delay on our trip to Disney World for one).  

Family gatherings just won't be the same without you, Jon.  There will always be a patch of emptiness where you should be that must now be filled with memories.   We're fortunate that we have so many great ones.   

Jon, we miss you and love you and we always will.  

We met Jon once, many years ago, just after Sarah and Jon got engaged. They were simply beaming with love. You could see it in the way they looked at each other, laughed with each other, and held each other close. In the way that time condenses memory into single snapshots, the image of Jon and Sarah in each other’s arms that afternoon is what we think of now. We hope that Sarah and Elodie will continue to be held close in the light, love, and warmth that Jon brought into their lives.

Love, Cindy (Yung) and Steve Dickey

I have known Jon going back a long time. He is/was very great friends with my brother for all of these years. I remember him back then being on the quieter side of things. Seemingly shy. Always smiling. Elodie, your dad was SO intelligent! SO kind! He loved cats and I do, too. I remember finding out when he was going to WPI and thought that he would never cease to amaze me, but he did. I didn’t know everything! And I loved learning a lot in his life story. I KNOW he loved your mom. I remember meeting her at many a BBQ at my childhood home my brother was throwing. He and my brother were roommates for a while, too. And I remember when he was married. Happily married. The best thing I remember (I should add so it is in order, my brother got a job in the middle brother’s company and then your dad got a job there… eh hm… my brother didn’t last there long, but your dad thrived!!! ) is seeing a family picture of you at our dad’s house and seeing YOU for the first time. At first I wasn’t used to the name Elodie as I had never heard it before (don’t worry, my name is Keely and no one knows of that name either! ) But pretty soon after I simply fell in love with it. It was always connected to Jon and your mom. It seemed like life before Elodie didn’t happen. Just Elodie and your mom, of course! His face had the biggest smile next to you! I thought in my gut that you were 6 now and you are! You are simply far too young, my little one, to lose your dad. A magnificent man. But his love for you will carry you for a lifetime. Stories about him and the stories about how much his heart burst with love for you, will last you a lifetime. With lots of love and smiles thinking of your dad,  Keely

I am heartbroken for the entire family and friends who knew Jon for any length of time and are experiencing his loss. I have known him for more years than I can remember through my youngest brother as they were best friends in a group of best friends. Sarah, I am so sorry. Elodie, I will try to write something in stories for you. Jon, you were always extraordinary. Love you. Miss you. 

I went to high school with Jon, he was always smiling and excited about everything he was talking about.  This is terrible news.