BOSTON (July 23, 2024) – It is hard to imagine a Boston without Jack Connors, given the tremendous role he played in the city’s philanthropic, business, and civic communities. He was absolutely central to the founding of RIZE Massachusetts, as he brought together key government and business leaders to form an organization with the singular mission of ending the overdose epidemic and the stigma that accompanies substance use disorder. We will miss his tremendous contribution to our organization, his dedicated board service, and his kindness, grace, and good humor, which filled every room he occupied. We offer our deepest sympathies to Jack’s family and friends, and every institution that he touched. His loss is enormous.
