John-Insani-Obituary

John Louis Insani

Alexandria, District of Columbia

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DIED
August 14, 2024
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Alexandria, District of Columbia

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Col. John L. Insani (ret.) passed away on August 14, 2024, at home in Alexandria, VA. He was born in Marlborough, MA in 1925, the 7th out of 10 children and the last surviving sibling. He was a voracious reader, golfer, dedicated officer and a loving family man. He retired from the US Army in...

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John and Inge were good friends with my parents, Albert and Rosemary McCarthy, for many years. My mother was a hairdresser and Inge would come to our house in Worcester to get her hair done, John would come with her and he would play games with me and talk to my dad. I remember when Peter and Susan were born and how happy and proud he was. Even though it was 70+ years ago, I still feel his presence and remember broad smile. I extend my sincerest condolance to the entire family. Albert...

My family members and I knew Col. Insani over 60 years. As military families, our parents set up homes in Germany and in Virginia several times and never lost touch.

Col. Insani treated us with kindness and as family as he offered us advice and encouragement. He always expressed interest and offered assistance. Especially in recent years, he reminded us we were all in his daily prayers. It is reassuring to imagine, after living a life as a patriot and valiant warrior, he is now...