John Lawrence Boland, Jr.,68, of Vero Beach, FL died Monday, April 2, 2012 unexpectedly in Winston-Salem, NC.

Mr. Boland was born June 27, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Vero Beach 30 years ago coming from Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Survivors include his wife of 31 years Cynthia Lee Boland; daughter Alison Boland; brothers Michael Boland and Marty Boland of Pennsylvania and Sam Boland of Vero Beach, FL. One grandson Jacob Modesitt. Also, several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents John Boland, Sr and Anna Boland; his sister Nancy Young and daughter Satin Modesitt.

A memorial gathering will be held from 12-1pm with a memorial service at 1pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, FL.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Jacob Modesitt scholarship fund at any PNC bank location.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory in Vero Beach, FL. Online condolences may be sent through www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.