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John Read Obituary
John Laurence Read, 80, of New Canaan, CT passed away on September 5 with his loving family by his side. John was born on October 21, 1935 in Evanston, IL to the late Oliver and Gladys Colloski Read.
He attended Greenwich High School (CT) and Northwestern University (IL) and was in the US Army where he served active duty during the Korean War. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, playing golf at Silvermine Golf Club and singing in the St. Thomas More church choir for over twenty years.He was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus Council#2287.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Coyle Read of Roscommon, Ireland; three daughters: Robin Read of Delray Beach, FL, Erin Castillo of Birmingham, AL and Andrea Dunnam of New Canaan, CT; four grandchildren: Alexis Castillo, Patrick Castillo, Troy Dunnam and Ashley Dunnam; a sister, Denise Belmont of West Palm Beach, FL and two brothers: Tom Read of Woodstock, VT and Robert Read of Shawnee, KS.
A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate John's life will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Darien, CT on Saturday, September 10 at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury CT 06810.
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Memories and Condolences
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September 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We all are looking forward to the day when John 5:28 will come true for all the ones we've loved and lost.
Father Bob Post
September 12, 2016
Dear Mary and Family,
Please accept my sympathy in learning of John's passing. I am presently in Toronto and came here from Rome. I shall offer a Mass for the repose of his soul while I am still in Toronto. Love, Father Bob
Andrea Sandor
September 10, 2016
John and his beautiful family enhanced and greatly improved the Talmadge Hill Community in New Canaan over many years. Thanks on behalf of everyone who lived here who had the pleasure and luck of knowing you and your family. Much love and appreciation for all you did.
September 7, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country
September 7, 2016
Dearest Mary, Andrea, Robin, Erin and family, Please accept our sincerest condolences at this time. John was a special man and fought through all of his hardships with wonderful family at his side at all times. We still remember when we met Mary and John some twenty years ago. We all had some really fun times together and lots of wonderful laughs. RIP John....much love to you Mary and may your courage and strength guide you during this difficult time. much love, Lisa and Bruce
September 7, 2016
Thank you for serving our country.
A grateful American
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