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John Dagata Obituary
John J. Dagata, Sr., 70, of New Britain, passed away unexpectedly at the Hospital of Central CT, New Britain on Friday. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Maxim) Dagata for 47 years. Born in New Britain, he was the son of the late John and Rose (Satalino) Dagata. John was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He worked closely with his parents at Dagata's, the family restaurant in 1966 until it was sold in 1974. John also worked as the Assessor for the Town of Wethersfield for many years until his retirement in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with his family at their beach house in Old Lyme. In addition to his wife, John is survived by his son John J. Dagata, Jr., his daughter and son-in-law Sheri and Jeff Winakor, his son and daughter-in-law Joseph A. and Christine Dagata, his son Michael J. Dagata, his four grandchildren, Alex and Sydney Winakor, Jack Dagata, Riley Rose Dagata, his sister-in-law Phyllis D'agata and her husband Ernest, a special niece and nephew, Denise and Bill King, a special great niece Julianna King and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Diane Lombardo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:00 am at St. Ann Church, New Britain. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St., New Britain. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Ann Church, 47 Clark St., New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory of John with the family in the on line guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com
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Art Boyle
April 5, 2016
Dear Rita;
It was wonderful running in to you at the Walmart in Newington recently. I was so sorry to hear about the unexpected passing of John. Please accept this belated condolence from Fran & I as we had no knowledge of his passing. I have nothing but fond memories of John from grade school forward. We wish you & your family the best. Judging from the write up you should be very busy! Stay in touch and please pass on our most sincere thoughts to your family.
February 21, 2015
One year has passed....Everyone misses you...
Rest in peace in heaven
Dagata
March 7, 2014
Happy Birthday!
3/7/43-2/21/14
March 2, 2014
John, Rest in peace forever. God Bless You.....
Angel Cloud - by Greg O'Brien
Greg O'Brien
February 23, 2014
Dear Mike & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your Dad's spirit and goodness shall remain with you always. It is time to truly celebrate a life well lived and from this day forward, the stars will forever shine brighter!
I hope that countless memories of love & laughter will carry you through this very difficult time. I also hope that these poems will offer you some comfort.
Sincerely,
Greg
Softly Sprinkled Rain
By Greg O'Brien
A flower closes
as it dances on a twilight breeze
the clouds float by
as the sun says goodnight
and nothing seems changed
as the glow fades from sight
But this day is different
because of one silenced voice
a loved one has left us
and we're faced with a choice
Do we renew our faith
and be thankful for time
or simply grieve with questions
and look for a sign
For it can be easy to show anger
or perhaps to feel blame
but instead simply remember
as you whisper their name
Strive to remember the joy
of the laughter once shared
and to make them a promise
that they'll always be here
That you will include them in thought
as each new day dawns
whispering their name softly
as each day rolls on
For they will surely return this favor
as they help ease your pain
by opening flowers with gentle breezes
and softly sprinkled rain
You Just Need To Look
By Greg O'Brien
When a loved one has left us,
it's not really goodbye, because
they've left us with an abundance
of memories and love that will
only grow stronger in time
They will be by your side, holding your
hand and smiling as you walk along
Throughout each day, they will help you find the
strength and the courage you need to move on
They will not want you to be sad for what you don't have
but instead, to be happy and thankful for all you had
When a loved one has left us, it's not really goodbye,
because in every sunbeam, moon glow,
raindrop and rainbow, you will find them
You just need to look
lorraine lavallee
February 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your lose Joe, you and your family are in my prayers..
Marci Pompea
February 23, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time . My fondest memories are and there are a lot was during hurricane bob. Back in the early 90's and we all stayed at the dagata's because their house was the furthest from the water and. Mrs dagata was saying the tree is going to fall john. And mr dagata kept saying no Rita it won't and not even 2 minutes went by and all of a sudden boom the tree fell thank goodness no one got hurt but it was quite a laugh . Also Mr Dagata would always have a spread of food. If you went over you were expected to eat . Big hugs and prayers xoxoxxoxo
Nancy & James Birge
February 23, 2014
Much love coming your way. Jim & I are sending prayers to you and the family.
Nick & Barb Paventi
February 23, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Dagata family.John was my next door neighbor and best friend as we grew up. I will really miss him.
February 23, 2014
So long old pal, lots of nice memories,frank and. Gloria kirwin
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