Jeffrey M. Welch

Jeffrey M. Welch, 62, recently of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Taunton, passed away on February 10, 2022.

Born and raised in Milford, MA, Jeff was a 1978 graduate of Milford High School and attended Northeastern University.  While at Milford High, Jeff was proud to be a member of the Massachusetts Championship Wrestling Team.  Recently retired, Jeff was a member of Local Union No. 33 for over 35 years and worked as a Project Superintendent for many well-known Boston companies and felt privileged to renovate many Boston Hospitals.  Jeff was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching all sports especially the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins.  Jeff was a phenomenal chef, an artist, an avid reader who owned every Stephen King and Dean Koontz book and known by most as Jerry Garcia’s biggest fan. He also enjoyed working on home projects including building his own furniture, gardening and getting most answers correct on Jeopardy!  Jeff will be missed by many friends who he loved dearly and would do anything for.  Jeff was known for giving people the shirt off his own back, he devoted time and gave generously to many local groups including local soup kitchens, food pantries, and charities for the homeless.   

Jeff is survived by his former wife Susan Welch, his two daughters, Nicole Marie Long and her husband Pete and their children – Emily and Peter; and Melissa Ashley Welch and her fiancé Tarah Ellis.  He is also survived by his mother, Helen (Tosches) Welch of Milford, MA and his brother, Kevin Welch, of Milford, MA.  He is predeceased by his beloved grandparents, Midge and Helen Tosches, of Milford, MA.  

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Donations in his memory can be made to support Veterans and Active Duty Military via Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program, P.O. Box 314, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.