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John Sommers Obituary
Born in Hartford on March 2, 1955, son of Betina M. (Greaves) Sommers of South Windsor and the late Joseph F. Sommers. John had lived in Manchester for the past 33 years, received his primary education from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass., and his undergraduate degree from Nichols College in Dudley, Mass. Mr. Sommers was the chairman and CEO of Allied Printing Services in Manchester and served his family's business for 35 years. During these many years, John successfully led his business with high moral standards, a deep compassion for his "Allied family," and a true passion for printing. He was a dedicated philanthropist throughout his life dedicating his time and resources to those less fortunate than him. John considered his employees to be part of his family. Above all, family came first. He enjoyed the holidays, and any/all family gatherings that sometimes included traveling to Cape Cod, Vermont, and Bermuda. Sports were a big part of his life, He played softball and hockey, coached Little League and youth hockey, and was a dedicated Boston Red Sox and New York Giants fan.
In addition to his mother, Betina, and his adored wife, Liz, he leaves three children, John G. Sommers Jr., and his fiancée, Talia J. Wheeler, of Manchester, Rachel E. Sommers of Boston, and her boyfriend, Phip Martignetti, and Matthew G. Sommers of Manchester; a sister, Heather E. Perry, and her husband, John, of Dunedin, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Brenda B. Sommers of South Windsor; a niece and nephew, Bettina and Nathan Sommers; dear friends and business associates. He was predeceased by his brother, Gerald F. Sommers. John was an animal lover and he leaves his canine companions, Kelly and Sake, two cats, Scotch and Whiskey, and his horse, Biz.
His family will receive friends Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Road, South Windsor.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Allied Printing Services Charitable Foundation, One Allied Way, Manchester, CT 06042 in honor of John to be equally distributed to his many favorite charities.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Sommers
November 18, 2013
Dear Liz,
My deepest sympathy to you and your children. Love to Bette as well. May you find comfort, love and support from all your friends and family.
Linda Leonard
John/Judy Troy
October 27, 2013
We have followed with sorrow the journey of John through this illness which has taken him so young . We are so sorry beyond words. We include John his mother, our life long friend, and the entire family in our prayers. God bless John who was a fine and talented man. May he rest in peace with his father John, who was so proud of him. John and Judy Troy
Marco and Liz Mancini
October 24, 2013
Dear Liz and Family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Daniel G. Brown, Jr.
October 23, 2013
To Mrs. Sommers, Heather and the entire Sommers family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. My long association with Allied Printing while I was a designer for Aetna was a very memorable time in my life. Dealing with Allied was always a pleasurable experience. May those wonderful memories give you strength and comfort in the days that lie ahead.
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Virginia King
October 23, 2013
To the Sommers Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue life's journey without John, your husband, your father.
Rachel, I feel especially sad for you. I lost my father when I was 25 years old. I know how tough it is for a woman to lose her father ar such a young age, before his time. There is a special bond between a father and daughter. You will always miss him but he will live on through the memories of him that you will talk about over the years to come. I hope you and your family can find strength in remembering him, sharing stories and being together during these sorrowful times.
Peter Glover
October 23, 2013
Dear John Jr. & Sommers Family-
Claire & I send our deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you.
God Bless- Peter Glover
Gail Marlowe
October 22, 2013
John had a positive impact on many young lives as a coach and supporter of youth hockey. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
October 22, 2013
John had a positive impact on so many young people as an outstanding coach and proponent of youth hockey. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Gail Marlowe
Barry Budwit
October 22, 2013
To the Sommers family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I have been blessed to have known John in my professional carer and was always welcomed with a warm heart and hand every exchange I had with John. He was a great man, and will be remembered by me and many in the industry. I wish you well during your mourning and your celebration of Johns life.......
October 22, 2013
Dear Liz, John, Rachel, Matthew and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are so saddened to learn of John's passing. As soon as we met John, we quickly learned what a wonderful person he was. John was a kind and giving individual....with a smile so bright it lit up the room! He was a true leader and a great team player....and did he love hockey!!!!
He will remain in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Jack and Jane Coutts
Lillian Ortiz
October 22, 2013
John was a civic minded and generous donor to Manchester Community College and because of his support many students received scholarship funds to attend college. His in-kind donations played a significant role in our ability to support more students. His gifts and kindness will never be forgotten and will part of his legacy.
October 22, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Mrs.Kapa
vida Turek
October 21, 2013
Dear Liz, John, Rachel, Matthew and family.
John was a wonderful neighbor that we met on Patriot Lane in Manchester. John was wonderful to my daughters as they grew up. When John and Liz started their family my daughters had the privilege of babysitting for their children. John was a father figure to both my daughters and we were honored to have John and Liz attend one of our daughter's weddings. He will be missed by everyone in our family, he was a man of great compassion and will never be forgotten. You are all in my thoughts.
October 21, 2013
Heather and John,
We send our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved brother. His life story indicates that he truly was a special person and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Uncle John and Aunt Del Armando
donna fabiano
October 21, 2013
dear liz,
my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time .
Kevin Kohler
October 21, 2013
To John's family and colleagues,
Please accept my heartfelt thoughts and prayers. John was a dear friend of mine through the YPO printing community and The Graphic Source, not to mention we share the same date and year of birth. I am so honored and thankful to have known this man of highest integrity for many years, sharing both professional experiences and memorable personal experiences that will live on with me forever. My sincere condolences.
Lynn McPartland-Davis
October 21, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the Sommers family. I remember John well from our days at Ellington Ridge C.C.and hanging out with the family at their home in Vernon and at the Cape.My parent were friends with John and Betty and used Allied printing Services for their ad agency in Manchester. Heather, I'm so sorry you have lost both your brothers...please contact me at [email protected]
October 21, 2013
Dear Liz, John Jr., Rachel, Matthew, Heather and Bette: As your hearts break and the tears continue to flow, I hope that you can all find peace in knowing that John was loved by so many. I first met John as an employee of Allied printing back in 1988 and remember how wonderful he was then. He expected the most from his employees and they respected him for that. I had the true pleasure of meeting him once again on the ice - from In-House through the Bantam years. He was an amazingly dedicated man, full of knowledge and experience who volunteered his time wholeheartedly and always with a smile. He will be dearly missed.
Sincerely, Annie Dondero
John Potyra
October 21, 2013
John was a special person. He made sure to stop and saw me ever day as I struggled with my cancer. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sommers Family.
Jim Long
October 21, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Liz,John Jr., Matthew and Rachel
October 21, 2013
Heather, Bette: Our heartfelt sympathy and love to you all and your family. John will always be in my heart along with fond memories of our friendship. He was such a caring and helpful person to all he knew. Marilyn and rick
Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home
October 21, 2013
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Patty Bujnicki Peck
October 21, 2013
To the Sommers family,
I am so sorry to learn of John's passing. I was blessed to have known John for 4 years at Cushing. I recently saw John 4 years ago at our class reunion. He was in his glory playing hockey against the students. He was such a kind and gentle man. My prayers are with you.
Stephen Emory
October 21, 2013
John was a special man, a giving man. I'm glad I had the opportunity to get to know him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Bettina Sommers
October 21, 2013
Love you Uncle John ?? you will be forever missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know you! See you and my Dad on the other side ??
Veneziano Family
October 20, 2013
Sommers family,
John was a very dedicated family and business man. He will be missed greatly. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 20, 2013
To the Sommers Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on this sad news of John's passing. John is a well-remembered member of Cushing's Class of 1974 and his association with Cushing and his legacy of philanthropy will continue to live on. My prayers are with you all.
Hannah Chun Welsh
Laurene Delano
October 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers goes out to all family members. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sue & Bill Jodice
October 20, 2013
Dear Liz & family, John had that rare quality of being a great coach & mentor. We are so grateful Dan & Kevin played hockey for him. You are in our thoughts and prayers each day. God Bless. Love, The Jodice Family
October 20, 2013
Dear Betty, Liz, Heather and Families, Jack called me with the very sad news of John's death and I wanted to tell you how sorry I am, and to express my love and sympathy to each of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead. I have lovely memories of John and Jack at Cushing, and appreciative of John's - and his father's - dedication to Cushing. Most sincerely, Bev Leyden
Joseph Nolan Dwyer,Sr.
October 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the parting of John.Both he and Gerry were boyhood friends whos light continues to shine!
James Foley
October 20, 2013
God bless this good man you will be missed by many. I know Ryan held that pearly gate for you so now enjoy stick time together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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