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John Hollis Jr.

1923 - 2020

John Hollis Jr. obituary, 1923-2020, Groton, CT

BORN

1923

DIED

2020

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Dinoto Funeral Home

17 Pearl St.

Mystic, Connecticut

John Hollis Obituary

Groton - John Hollis Jr., 97, died at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Nov.7, 2020. He was born July 3, 1923, in New London to John Hollis Sr. and Grace Dart.

He was a U.S. Navy World War II and Korean War veteran.

John is survived by his children, Jacquelyn Deschamps of Groton, John Hollis III of Mystic, James Hollis of Ocala, Fla. and Sandra Hewitt of Mystic.

A private service was held at Elm Grove Cemetery in Mystic.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Nov. 15, 2020.

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Linda

November 23, 2020

I am so sorry about daddyjoe my heart is with you all prayers for you all love linda

Gary Blanchet

November 17, 2020

To Jim, Johnny and Hollis family - we send our heartfelt condolences and prayers. Your father was an good man. You are blessed.

Gary and Rhonda Blanchet

Ed Hanks

November 16, 2020

Hello John - Sonny Bird, Holliser, Holster, Hollis, old friend. 97!! Peace be with you and your family.
Ed Hanks

Joan McLaughlin

November 16, 2020

My deepest sympathy to your family.

Denis Lacroix

November 16, 2020

May the God of all comfort grant you peace at this difficult time. In prayer I send condolences.

Norris Burdick

November 15, 2020

John(sonny boy) sorry to read of your dads passing. PEACE NOR

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