Owner of Millwall F.C., John Berylson, 70, killed in crash near Cape beach
Local News Owner of Millwall F.C., John Berylson, 70, killed in crash near Cape beach "Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored." John Berylson, owner and chairman of Milwall Football Club. James Chance/Getty Images
John Berylson, an American businessman who owned London’s Millwall Football Club, died in a car crash near a Cape Cod beach early Tuesday morning.
“John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning, and the thoughts of everyone at the club are with his wife, Amy, his three children, Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth, and the rest of the Berylson family,” the English football club said in a statement.
Falmouth police responded to the scene of the crash at 120 Sippewissett Road, near the Cape’s Wood Neck Beach, just before 8 a.m. on the Fourth of July, a release noted.
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A preliminary investigation indicates that Berylson, of Wellesley Hills, was driving a Range Rover southbound on Sippewissett Road when he lost control on a curve, causing the vehicle to go off the road and roll over into a ravine until it struck a tree, according to police.
First responders found the driver trapped and worked to extricate him from the vehicle. Berylson died from his injuries at the scene, authorities said.
There were no other passengers in the vehicle, police confirmed.
Millwall, which plays in the second-tier Championship league, described Berylson, who turned 70 last month, as “a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness.”
The club noted that the owner and chairman was “loved and adored.”
“John revelled in the club’s underdog status and mentality,” Millwall wrote. “He related strongly to such values and identity and adored Millwall supporters. He was fiercely loyal to all his staff, and both they and the fan base will miss him beyond measure.”
The crash remains under investigation by Falmouth and Massachusetts State Police.
John Berylson RIP It is with a collective broken heart and the deepest of regret that we announce the passing of our beloved owner and chairman, John Berylson. John, who turned 70 last month, lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday morning, and the thoughts of everyone at the club are with his wife, Amy, his three children, Jennifer, James, and Elizabeth, and the rest of the Berylson family. John’s sudden and tragic passing will unquestionably impact all those who were fortunate to have known him. He was a truly great man, incredibly devoted to his family, and a person of such remarkable generosity, warmth, and kindness. He lived a storied life, one full of colour and joy, and was infinitely thoughtful of others with an endless desire to share his immense knowledge and experiences to help people. Under John’s passionate leadership and guidance, Millwall Football Club has enjoyed tremendous success and stability. Since first becoming involved in the club in 2006, he has presided over some of the greatest moments in Millwall’s history, and his influence in providing the platform for those was immeasurable. John continued to speak eagerly about the new season and his vision for the future, and any success moving forward will be in his memory and honour. It will be his legacy. John revelled in the club’s underdog status and mentality. He related strongly to such values and identity and adored Millwall supporters. He was fiercely loyal to all his staff, and both they and the fan base will miss him beyond measure. For those who wish to pay their respects, a book of condolence, which will be shared with the Berylson family, will be opened at The Den from 11am on Wednesday 5th July. Those who cannot make it in person to The Den will be able to sign an online book of condolence, which will be available on millwallfc.co.uk in due course. Rest in peace, John, and thank you. You were loved and adored. Millwall Football Club
Source: Boston.com
