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for John SCANNELL
Carol mikkelsen
September 30, 2024
14 years have passed, we still always think and talk about John. There will never be anyone like him! He was an amazing person! We miss him!!! Love Brent & Carol
Susan Gronendyke
October 22, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing your children Adam & Amanda at preschool. Your husband was always so nice when dropping off & picking up the children. I saw him occasionally around town always with his children. He was so nice, I am so sorry for you loss. Susan Gronendyke Tolland
karen scannell-paul
October 19, 2010
i am sorry to hear of johns passing. although i did not know him, he has the same name as my father who also recently passed and was a hartford police officer. it seems as though they had alot in common,both extraordinary, highly respected men that were taken from us too soon.alot of ppl looked up to them and will be missed by so many.i am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you.
Beth Wood
October 18, 2010
Christian and family,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Johns passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through out this difficult time and tough road ahead. My heart goes out to you!
My deepest sympathy,
Beth (Peloquin) Wood
Sandy & Skip Seymour
October 15, 2010
To the Scannell and Decourcy Families,
Christian, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow.May your memories help you through this difficult period of your life.
Amy Mimeault-Sampson
October 15, 2010
Christian,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just read the article in my local paper. Please know my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Amy Mimeault Sampson -
Assumption College 2002
Nicole Salvati
October 15, 2010
Christian I am so deeply sorry for your loss.....my thoughts are with you and your family. If you need anything please don`t hesitate.
Nicole Salvati (LAF)
October 13, 2010
From my heart to yours, may God give you strenght and understanding thru this journey. Dina Martinez ( LAF )
October 12, 2010
God Bless Sgt. John Scanell!! May the lord watch over you and your wife/children. From LE RI.
Sarah (Kemp) King
October 12, 2010
Dear Christian,
I am so saddened to learn of John's passing. I just learned of this tragedy tonight and I am in shock. I graduated with John and cheered at LHS with you. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May your family find strength and find comfort in your loving memories.
Janaelle Humberd
October 12, 2010
Christian,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Sergio Reyes
October 12, 2010
"Christian... I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Sergio Reyes"
Candice Roper
October 11, 2010
Christian, I just heard the news this evening and I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. - Candice Roper (LAF)
October 11, 2010
We are TFC Ericsons parents. We only met John a few times but the wonderful, funny stories of their shared experiences in the 114th training academy still make us smile. John was a good friend and his passing has made a huge hole in the lives of those who loved him, including our son and daughter-in-law. Rest in peace, John. Go gently into that good night.
Melanie Smithers
October 11, 2010
Christian-I am so sorry for your loss, my heart and thoughts go out to you and your children. Melanie LA Fitness
October 11, 2010
Christian... I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. You and your family are in my thoughts. Lyn Clark (LAF)
October 10, 2010
Christian,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Keith Manville
October 10, 2010
My heart goes to you and your family, may God give you strenght and help you thru this painful journey. Dina Martinez ( LAF )
"Timothy"
October 10, 2010
John was one of the REAL State Troopers. A rare find these days. He was a loving and caring father. John always shared stories about them and as he did you could just see how much he cared for them. He was with me during the good times and bad. But he always had a way about him that made the bad times better and could even get a smile out of me. We laughed together and enjoyed life together. He even made the routine things fun. John was my classmate, my best friend, my brother... and I don't know what I am going to do without him.
October 10, 2010
Christian,
So sorry to hear about your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Jody Power
LA FITNESS, Stoneham
Jessica Swistak
October 10, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy MacDonald
October 9, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 9, 2010
Paul, Maureen and family: Words cannot express how I felt when I got the sad news from Lynne. My heart aches for all of you. May God walk with your family, Christian and children through these dark days and surround you with all the love and strength he can give. My deepest sympathy to all.
Carolyn(thurber)Chouinard
Jim Lyons
October 9, 2010
Christian, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your children during this most difficult time. God Bless.
MaiLee Sweeney
October 8, 2010
Those of us who grew up in Leicester know what friendship really means. We are a family and John was our brother. He impacted each and every one of our lives. Although it is tragic and we are sad, we will remember the good times we shared with him and be thankful and happy that we had the chance to know him. Rest in peace my brother, we will never forget you.
Greg Selvitelli
October 8, 2010
Christian,
I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and your extended family during this difficult period.
Ken & Sharyn Thurber
October 8, 2010
To Paul, Maureen, and family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. May God give you strength, courage, grace and peace in these hard times.
Lisa Murphy
October 8, 2010
Christian,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My deepest regrets to you and your family. I hope that you and your children make it through this difficult time.
Martina Doucette
October 8, 2010
Christian,my deepest regrets to you and your family,for such a most
sorrowfully time.There are no words to help you heal,only time will do that.Love and memories will keep your husbands spirit with and your family.You and your children are in my prayer,God bless.
Liz Fritz-Keyes
October 8, 2010
Christian-
I'm very sorry fo your loss. I'm not sure if you remember me but we used to work together years ago in Hudson. My husband is now a MA State Trooper. My thoughts are with you and your children.
Cheryl
October 8, 2010
Christian: I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know your close friends and family will be a mainstay for you, but I send you my heart felt condolences as well. All the best.
Diana Herbert
October 8, 2010
Christian,
I am so very sorry to hear about your husband. My heart aches for you and your children. I hope you know that we are all thinking about you during this tragic time. Please let me know if you need anything. God bless you all.
October 8, 2010
Dear Christian,
Our hearts go out to you as mothers, as wives...you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find strength to persevere in the face of this awful tragedy in the same way you give us strength and motivation in our workouts.
Our deepest sympathies,
Maddy & Jan, LAF Newington
October 8, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss,i hope you and your children can get through tragic time. He will be miss'd everyday.My heart and my prayers go out to you.
Jennifer
October 8, 2010
My deepest sympathy to John's family.He was a good man. My heart breaks for you and his children,I hope you can get through this difficult time.My prayers and blessing gose out to you and his children.
Amy Monahan
October 8, 2010
Dear Mrs. Scannell and your precious children, I am the wife of a state trooper at Troop D. My heart aches for you & your family. My husband is the same age and respected your husband and his experience and friendship very much. I will keep your strength in my prayers and may God bless you. Love, Mrs.
Phil Martinez
October 8, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to John's family and all those who cared for him. John was a good kid who grew into a good man. He chose to help do God's work hear on earth and I'm sure he is still helping to do it in death. Rest in peace brother.
Anderson Family
October 8, 2010
My 7th grade son, Blake Anderson, came home the other day to tell me that one of the students in his grade lost their father. Although he was only an aquaintence with Ally, he was sad for her and your family's loss. I am passing along his, and our entire family's condolences to you & your family during this difficult time. Passing by the church this morning on the way to work I was awestruck by the hundreds of troopers in uniform and lot full of cars and busses. Clearly, the world has lost a very special person.
R Ellert-McBreairty
October 8, 2010
I didn't know Sgt. Scannell but as a daughter of a State Police Major my heart breaks for you. I send you my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you all.
Sommerly (Lovely) Borbone
October 8, 2010
Dear Scannell family,
I am so sorry for your loss of John. May God give you strength through this tragic time. John was always such a kind, caring person, I am happy to have known him. My heart and prayers go out to you each day.
October 8, 2010
Troopers from Troop C Receive Service Awards
Trooper Christopher Snow, Trooper John Scannell, Stafford Police Sergeant James Desso On July 2, 2006, Stafford Police Sergeant James Desso observed smoke and flames coming from an apartment in a Stafford residence. He notified Troop C and the Stafford Resident State Troopers of the fire. Without hesitation and without the protection of the fire department, Sgt. Desso, Trooper Christopher Snow and Trooper John Scannell entered the burning building, found apartments occupied and quickly moved the occupants out of harms way. Staffordville Fire Chief Neil Sadlak later stated that the combined efforts of Stafford Police Sgt. Desso, Trooper Snow and Trooper Scannell had saved the lives and prevented a tragedy. The three were awarded Lifesaving Medals.
Trooper John Scannell, Officer James Desso, Sergeant Clanford Pierce, Trooper First Class Neil Manning, Trooper First Class Jay Gershowitz, Trooper First Class Daniel McCarthy and Trooper First Class Patrick Dwyer On July 5, 2006, Troop C received a call regarding a despondent male who had run into the woods with a knife and was threatening to harm himself. Trooper John Scannell and Sergeant James Desso of the Stafford Resident Troopers Office were dispatched to the call and established a perimeter. Minutes later, Sergeant Clanford Pierce, Troopers First Class Neil Manning, Jay Gershowitz, Daniel McCarthy and Patrick Dwyer and his K-9 Brit arrived on scene. Trooper Dwyer began a track and was able to locate a bloodied subject sitting in the woods with a knife to his throat. The subject refused to put the knife down. Troopers executed a plan and the despondent male agreed to put down the knife. The subject was secured and transported to the hospital. All Troopers involved received a Unit Citation.
Sergeant John Scannell
Sgt. Scannell was promoted from Trooper First Class and has been assigned to Troop D in Danielson. A Trooper for nine years, Sgt. Scannell has earned awards for Meritorious and Lifesaving Service and three Unit Citations. He has served as a Trooper at Troop D and at Troop C in Tolland and most recently served as Resident State Trooper in Stafford. Sgt. Scannell earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Worcestor State College and a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA.
Thank You John for keeping us safe, rest in peace.
Honore Gallant
October 8, 2010
Christian, may the great memories you have of John bring peace to you and your children.
October 8, 2010
Dear Maureen, Paul, and family,
Having had the pleasure of knowing John and having him in our home and lives as a young man, we are truly saddened by his loss. He was always so kind and respectful of others, with always a smile and helping hand. God Bless you all and help you through your grief, and know that John will be missed and remembered by many.
The Gabrila Family
NICHOLAS CIANCI
October 8, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to John's family. This is a Sad Day for both of John's famlies: His wife and children and his Brothers and Sisters of the CT. STATE POLICE.
October 8, 2010
Maureen,
We were so shocked to read about the passing of your son John. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May the memories of John help you through this difficult time. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Elaine Bell and Mary Kasputis
(flowers)
Cheryl McCarthy
October 8, 2010
Dear Christian and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you and your family.
Marcia Melton
October 8, 2010
Dear Christian and Family,
May you know in your time of loss that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Shannon K. Lucey
October 8, 2010
To a true gentleman - one of quiet dignity, whose warmth and kindness always put others at ease. If you met someone once, they remembered you easily. People that were fortunate enough to be your friend, co-worker or relative, had very few dull moments and lots of laughs in your company. I was blessed that you were meant to be a part of my life, my cousin, you have been and always will be very special to me. I will miss your smile & that twinkle in your eyes that said you were up to no good or planning to be very soon. Love you always. . .
Jennifer Wilson-McFalls
October 7, 2010
Dear Christian,
My sympathy to you and your children and whole family, i can share in your pain and what you are going through having been through it myself. May you find some comfort in your memories of john!
Kerry Gallagher
October 7, 2010
Christian, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and your family have difficult days ahead of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.
Jen Sirek (Tatro)
October 7, 2010
Christian, I am so saddened by your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have not seen you or John in many years but John was always one of the best people when we were in school. I am praying for you all.
Bob Powell
October 7, 2010
Dear Christian, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I never got to meet John but since he married you I figure he had to be a great guy. Karen and I will say a prayer for you.
Bob Powell
andrea scannell
October 7, 2010
My husband, John Scanell,died on
7/7/08. He was a Hartford Police Detective for 32 years. When I saw your John's name in the paper my heart and tears went out to you and your family.There is no better honor than that of a police officer. There is also a John Scannell,who is fire fighter in Newington. The name Scannell is not a common name in CT. I am giving you the Policeman's
prayer and blessings. God bless
you and your family
Gail Griffith
October 7, 2010
Dearest Christian,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. You are such a wonderful person- I am sure he was an awesome inspiration to your life. Know that you have helped so many with your wonderful way of motivating us at LAF. I know that I speak for many when I say that we are heartbroken for you. Be strong- God never sends you more than you can handle. God bless you and your girls.
Fondly,
October 7, 2010
Dear Paul and Maureen,
Our sincere condolences to you and you family.We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ken and Dottie Hodgson
October 7, 2010
Dear Scanell Family, We are deeply sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and a great neighbor. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Christian and her children.
Sincerely,
The Otero family(old neighbors on Herrick RD)
Chris & Linda Brench
October 7, 2010
Paul, Maureen and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. Having a child leave before his time is impossible to imagine. Our thoughts are with you all at this saddest of times. Living with John's memories and the good times will help you through.
October 7, 2010
May God comfort you in the difficult days ahead. Though I never knew John personally, you could tell by the way he interacted with his children, that he was a loving, devoted father. So very sad.....
Terri St. Amand
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God watch over you and provide you strength.
Terri St. Amand
Connecticut State Police Union
Pauline Anderson
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell Families,
No words can express the sorrow I feel for your loss. May the outpouring of love and sympathy help you get through this most difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
Traci Rivera
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell Family.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Christian, please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Traci Rivera
LA Fitness
Andrea Barlow
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell Family, No words can express the how deeply sorry I am for your loss! I knew John through school and sports and loved everythign about him. He had a personality that was contagious and a smile to boot! Growing up with him was such an honor and pleasure. Ii should make you so proud to know that you raised such a loving son, devoted husband and loving father. At this sad time take pleasure in knowing how he touched so many lives! John, you are a friend that will NEVER be forgotten! Love you all!!
Andrea Dagostino (Barlow)
October 7, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the Scannell family. John was a pleasure to have at our home in his younger years--always considerate and caring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Ushers
J'aime Pendragon
October 7, 2010
Christian, my deepest condolences to you and your family.
Deborah Richardson
October 7, 2010
My condolences to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tough time.
(LaFitness South Windsor)
October 7, 2010
Prayers and thoughts for your family during this difficult time.
James Nolting and Family
October 7, 2010
It was John's words that motivated me to be where I am in my career. John was a great person, and will truely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lenny DeLisle
October 7, 2010
My condolences and I thank him for his service
Emily Gabrila
October 7, 2010
Dear Christian and entire family- I am deeply sorry for your loss. You will all be in my heart and prayers. may God guide you with love always.
Julie and Roger Parent
October 7, 2010
There are no words, just know that your family and John are in our hearts and prayers now and in the future.
Dan Greenwood
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell Family-
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences in this time of need. May John rest in peace!
Carrie Parent
October 7, 2010
I have very fond memories of growing up with John and the Scannells. My heart goes out to his family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
MARK MCKEEN
October 7, 2010
Dear Scannell and Decourcy family I would like to offer my condolences for your loss . May God bless you and look over you in these sad times. Mark Mckeen
October 7, 2010
My heart goes out to you and your family. Sgt. Scannell was a wonderful man. He will be truly missed.
AnnMarie & Richard Chamberlain
October 7, 2010
Paul and Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences.
There are no words...God bless you all.
DAVID & LINDA LUSIGNAN
October 7, 2010
"dear scannell family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. john will be missed by many. it was a pleasure to work with him and to know him as a friend"
Philip Bailey
October 7, 2010
dear Scannell Family,
I am so sorry for your loss,I can only imagine how you must feel.I remember Eric and john and shawn growing up being almost like brothers. I am sure he will be deeply missed by all.
Judy and Neil Curtis
October 7, 2010
To the Scannell family,
What a tremendous loss to your family and to the community. We are all extremely fortunate to have known John and to have had him touch a part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
water aerobics class
October 7, 2010
Dear Christian..we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you
Shelly & Paul Fox
October 7, 2010
Christian-We were shocked to hear the news about John. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the kids. May you find comfort from your family and friends during this extremely difficult time. My kids hold John close in their hearts as they loved all the times they played at your pool. He will truly be missed.
October 7, 2010
John had a smile that could light up a room.
Kim McCarthy Loffredo
October 7, 2010
My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I have not seen John since we were teens, yet I am comforted by many fond memories of John helping fix my car, making us all laugh on summer nights at Stiles lake, and his warm personality.
Ann Murphy
October 6, 2010
To the Scannell Family:
Time and unforeseen occurrence befall us all. We all look forward to the time when there will be no more sickness or death as spoken of at Revelation 21: 3 & 4. Those of us who have lost loved ones look forward to the time when this scripture is fulfilled. Your beloved husband and father is asleep in death awaiting the time when Jehovah begins to resurrect those who have fallen asleep in death.
Tina Binheimer
October 6, 2010
My sincere condolences to the entire Scannell Family. John was a very caring guy who served him community with pride. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Lauren Todd
October 6, 2010
Dear Scannell Family:
I grew up with John and have such fond memories playing with him and all the kids from his neighborhood during primary and grade school. I am so sorry for your loss and my deepest sympathies are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lauren Todd
Chris Sharland
October 6, 2010
Christian, my wife Debbie and I are so sorry for your loss and the loss your children suffered. John was a great man, great Trooper, and friend. I had the distinct pleasure to work with John at Troop C. He was dedicated to his carreer, but more importantly he loved his.family. I had spoken to John several times and he would always talk about you and your children. When he spoke about you guys he always had a smile on his face. Most recently, I spoke to him at the Coalition Picnic in Boston. When we were talking he was brought to tears as he spoke. He said that the most important thing to him, in his life was you and his children. I was deeply moved by his thoughts about the way he loved his family. I will forever cherish this conversation I had with John. I will miss John as a fellow Sergeant, State Trooper, but most importantly as a friend. May God watch over you and bless your family during this difficult time. Chris Sharland & family.
Karli Kerswell
October 6, 2010
We'll keep his family in our prayers. Very sorry for your loss.
Wayne Opdenbrouw
October 6, 2010
My love, thoughts and prayers are with The Scannell Family. John,you will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace.
Sean Halloran
October 6, 2010
I will remember many wonderful times and great laughs growing up on Cricklewood with all the boys. But the one thing I will remember most is perhaps the most recent...Steve's wedding where John was dancing with his three children having the time of his life. You could see the joy the kids brought John and in turn he brought them ...a wonderful friend, brother, son, husband, and father...RIP Johnny.
Laura Hill
October 6, 2010
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with John. My thoughts and prayers are with his family through this difficult time.
adele farnkoff
October 6, 2010
christian, i am sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family love adele farnkoff (saugus, ma)
Andrew Pitzen
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I grew up with John, he was a great family man and person. He will be truly missed.
Tom Parissi
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Paul, Maureen and the Scannell family. Words are hard to come by at a time like this, but character and a team player come to mind when I think of John. May he rest in peace.
Chris Schultz
October 6, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and a great father. We hope you are able to find peace in time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
The Schultz Family
Jill Fitton
October 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danyle (Murphy) Holmes
October 6, 2010
John was such a great kid through school; and based on the entries here, he grew up to be an even better man, husband, and father.
My heart aches for the whole family.
Please accept my sincere sympathy while you cope with this tragic loss.
Carol and Neil Carmody
October 6, 2010
Christian and children, Our deepest and heartfelt condolences are with you today and in all the days to come. John was an exceptional, humane, loving person and we will miss him so very much. We always enjoyed our visits with your family while visiting at our son, Dan's home and the friendship our grandchildren have with Ally, Mandy and Adam. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Meagan and Megan
October 6, 2010
We are friends of Ally and we send prayers to the Scannell family. Mr. Scannell will be missed by many people..
Cunnninghams
October 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Laurie Olsziewski
October 6, 2010
You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
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