Old Lyme - John Cordock, 58, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2022, at his home in Old Lyme. He was the devoted husband of Reyly Cordock and an exceptional father to his son Sean. John was born Jan. 20, 1964, at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London, to the late James and Patricia Noonan Cordock.

He previously resided in Groton, before settling and establishing a beautiful home in Old Lyme. He graduated from Fitch High School in 1982. John was employed by the Dominion Nuclear Power Plant in Waterford. He was a parishioner of Christ the King Church in Old Lyme. His time was spent gardening, fishing, travelling, but especially cooking for his many friends on special occasions. John will be most remembered for his friendly, kindhearted nature, his selflessness and willingness to give his time and talents to others.

He is survived by his siblings, James Cordock, his wife Valerie, Catherine Wible, her husband Douglas, and Thomas Cordock, and his wife Anna. Also left are nephews, James Cordock, Daniel Cordock and Timothy Oleszkowicz; and nieces, Jennifer Blaisdell and Laura Milliken; along with the family's pet dog Finn.

A Wake will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at Christ the King, 1 McCurdy Road, Old Lyme. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. April 21, at the same location. Reception follows.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the John Cordock Memorial Fund at Webster Bank. Donations can be made at any Webster Bank branch or mailed to 7 Halls Road, Old Lyme CT 06371.

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Published by The Day on Apr. 17, 2022.

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Ishmael Jackson

May 16, 2022

John was an amazing man and friend. I always enjoyed his ability to be nonchalant and cool and not let anything bother him. I remember first meeting him (John having all perfect shooting scores) and how he'd help me in the academy with pistol shooting when he didnt have to. His positivity and leadership will be missed.

Jennifer Fulkerson Fallon

May 16, 2022

At Mason Bagwell´s birthday party in the summer after kindergarten Liam went in the pool with out swimmers. He begged me for the last 10 minutes if he could try to swim without them, after the cake and the party was almost over. Liam jumped in the deep end and didn´t come back up and Sean yelled to his dad amd John literallay jumped in with his flip phone and clothes as he was in the gated pool area and I was not and dragged Liam out of the pool. And Tina Brennet and Rebecca had to attend to Liam. It was an awful experience for everyone and it made me more vigilant around pools moving forward.. John saved Liam´s life that day. I will be forever grateful. Prayers to your hero in so many ways Reyly and Sean.

Love, Chris, Lucy and Vanessa

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Lucy

May 15, 2022

Hard to believe you are gone. Our family, as well as many others, miss you greatly. From our get together in Disneyland you have a special place in our hearts and Vanessa´s heart. Vanessa was young then - just 5 years old - you make our vacation a very enjoyable and memorable for us and Vanessa. We enjoyed your visit in Colorado with Sean and Reyly! On our visit to you in Connecticut , your chef expertise with the fresh lobsters, will always remain in our memories. John is very generous, kind, thoughtful person I´ve ever meet. Not enough nice words to describe him as a person. We are very grateful to have him as part of our family and very much appreciate everything he has done for us. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. You maybe gone from our sight but you never gone from our heart. Goodbye John, until we meet again! Rest In Peace!
Love and prayers,
Chris , Lucy and Vanessa

Nancy Lanteri

May 14, 2022

John Cordock was a stand up person, Father and friend. My son and I were blessed to have him in our life. Our boys were born 9 hours apart and we will always feel a special bond with this amazing family. We are in prayer for Reyley and Sean and send our love. John you will be missed.

Charles & Monica Good

May 12, 2022

Our deepest condolences Reyly and Sean! John was the most proud and loving husband and father. There was never any question who came first in John's life.
We always enjoyed John's hospitality and the day we spent with y'all last summer was the best day of our summer vacation. He so enjoyed taking care of all of us.
John will live on in all of our hearts!
Charlie Monica Ian & Eric

Ernie Banks

May 10, 2022

Bummer, RIP

Russ Becht

May 9, 2022

To the Cordock family, The Delta Team staff cannot express enough how much John meant to our team. John was always willing to go out of his way to help do anything to make our shift more enjoyable. He would cook awesome meals for holidays and special occasions, talk your ear off about whatever you wanted to discuss. He was universally loved on every team. He talked constantly about Sean and how proud he was of the man he had become. Johns was family and you guys will always be part of our family. If you ever need anything you can always count on us to help in any way we can. We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Kuter

May 8, 2022

Loved all the time spent with him discussing all manners of life. Family, Cooking, The Yankees, all the great people that have come and gone at Millstone. The shooting team. The list goes on and on. You will be missed greatly.

Amanda Munroe

May 6, 2022

Cordock was an amazing empathetic man. The joy that came to his face when he spoke of his family was inspiring. He was so in love with his wife! His son was his world. Those two people must be pretty amazing people to have someone speak so greatly of them all the time. I´m honored to of been able to have such a great work friend. Thank you to his family for allowing us to have a part of his light. He may be gone. But he will never be forgotten. That light he carried in his heart will forever burn and illuminate the way for so many in this life. Please smile in his memory and remember that tears that fall for him are not one´s weakness. But ones vulnerability at a time of healing. We all will take different roads and paths to healing. I wish all the best in this hard time. If anyone is in need of anything. Never be worried to reach out. Millstone Delta Team has strong shoulders and we will help carry any weight one may need. Wether it is needed to walk beside, behind, in front or just to watch you walk in peace. We are all here.

Dorothy & Ron Paine

April 20, 2022

John was truly one of the most generous, personable, friendly, helpful people I have ever met. Kelsey Ave will never be the same without him and we mourn and grieve along with you and your entire family. He always had time to chat with whoever stopped by when he was outside tending the garden or splitting logs with Finn always at his side. Starting a conversation with John was always easy, ending the conversations was always difficult as there was so much to talk about with him. We will miss him so very much and pray that Sean, Reyly and her parents can take comfort that God needed John sooner rather than later-our loss is heaven's gain. Our sincerest and prayerful condolences to the entire Cordock family. May God be your comfort in this most difficult time and bring you peace and strength in the days ahead. Please know you can always count on your neighbors to help however we can.

Josh Foley

April 20, 2022

I met John in our initial training class at work. I had the pleasure of working with him for 4 months during that period. He was always the voice of reason I'm stressful situations as well as quick to crack a joke to ease tension during those times as well. I didn't get a chance to see him often over the last several years but when I did it was always great to see him and chat about what he had going on in the kitchen. I will miss him a great deal.

Joseph Clark

April 18, 2022

John was great friend and mentor at Fitch and again at Mills one. RIP. Till we meet again god bless u and you're awesome family

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