John J. Macione

Uncasville - John J. Macione, 79, of Old Colchester Rd, Uncasville, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at his home. Born on March 14, 1936 he was the son of the late John, J. Macione, Sr. and Stella (Krupowski) Macione, and the loving husband of Josephine "Joan" (Finnegan) Macione. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean War. For 36 years he worked as a radiographer at Electric Boat. In his retirement he worked part time with the grounds crew at the Norwich Golf Course. He was active with youth sports in Montville for many years having coached football, basketball and baseball and till this day is affectionately referred to as "coach" by many of his former players. John was also a strong supporter of Montville athletics and attended many high school sporting events where he was known to many as "Mr. Fan". His faith was always a central part of his life and was a longtime parishioner of St. John Church. He was a loving husband and father and will sadly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife Joan, he is survived by his son Mike Maicone and wife Margot Beckerman; daughter Lynn Macione. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 23, at 10:00 a.m.at St. John Church, 22 Maple Ave, Uncasville. Burial with follow in St. Patrick Cemetery. There are no calling hours. The Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 11 Jerome Rd, Uncasville is charge of arrangements.