John F. "Jack" Healy

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Cody-White Funeral Home

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Milford, Connecticut

John Healy Obituary

HEALY John "Jack" F. Healy , of Milford, passed away on Monday, January 3, 2005, at Milford Hospital after a long illness, beloved husband of Edna Morgan Cumming Healy. Born in Bridgeport on November 12, 1919, he was the son of the late Michael and Elizabeth Coughlin Healy. Jack attended Bridgeport Junior College, then served in the U.S.M.C. from 1942 to 1946, he was a decorated World War II veteran who saw action in the South Pacific. He was wounded twice and received a Purple Heart with and a gold star in lieu of a second Purple Heart. Following his discharge he was the proprietor of a restaurant in Bridgeport, he also worked in a sales position for David Masnik Distributors. Jack also worked as a sales representative for Edgecomb Steel and was a manufacturers representative for Benedict Miller, Zurbach Steel, and Rafferty Brown Co. He was also a former partner in New England Controls Inc. He was a member of the Charter Revision Committee for the City of Milford, former Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board, chairman of the Milford Democratic Party, former member of the Democratic State Central Committee. Jack was an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1964 and 1968, chairman of the CT State Liquor Control Commission from 1969 to 1998, chairman of the Milford Fire Commission for 19 years, and a former chairman of the Laurel Beach Association, Board of Managers. He was one of the founders of the St. Patrick's Scholarship Fund of Bridgeport, a member of Mory's Association, a lifetime member of the Fayerweather Yacht Club of Bridgeport, and member of Race Brook Country Club since 1973. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Christine Carroll Wetzel and her husband, Thomas, of Redding; five sons, John Jr. and his wife, Marianne, Peter and his wife, Mary Pat, Paul and his wife, Janice, Patrick of and Michael Healy, all of Milford; 15 grandchildren, Dr. Christopher Carroll, Cynthia and Morgan Carroll, Katherine Tyson and her husband, Dr. Keith Tyson, Erin and John Healy III, PeterJr., Sarah, Kateri, and Mary Healy, Paul Healy Jr. and his wife Dana, Michael Jr., Shannon, Sean Healy, and Stephen Healy; and five great-grandchildren, John Healy, Daniel, and Molly Carroll, Logan, and Nathan Healy. He is also survived by two sisters, Edna Henchy, Sister Mary Healy, R.S.M.; three brothers, Michael, Patrick, Robert, and Charles Healy; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by a daughter, Susan Healy, two sisters, Elizabeth Cupp and Sarah Bearss; and three brothers, Reverend James Healy, C.S.Sp., Joseph, and Clement Healy. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel Church, Milford, Thursday, January 6 at 10:30 a.m. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Milford. Friends may call at Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford, on Wednesday (today) from 4 to 8 p.m. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Vision 21 St. Gabriel Church, 26 Shorefro, 06460.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for John Healy

13 Entries

Peter Healy

January 7, 2005

Did you and Susan celebrate her birthday? I know that you did!

Edgar O'Brien

January 6, 2005

Dear Edna:

Betty and I were very saddened to hear of Jack's passing. We both have such fond memories of our years on Laurel Beach, and the Healy family remains at the top of our list.

The only consolation we have is that the good Lord will strengthen Jack in his service and grant him his everlasting peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Betty and Ed O'Brien

him his everlasting peace.

Patty (Armstrong) Borges

January 5, 2005

To all the Healys...I am sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Colleen Swan

January 5, 2005

Dear Mrs. Healy,

Hi, my name is Colleen Swan, you might have seen me around Laurel Beach a couple of times but I would just like to say that I look up to you for so many reasons. You have inspired me to do so many things with my life. I was in complete shock when I was informed by my father (Zack Swan) that Mr. Healy had passed away. When I heard about this, I immediatley prayed for you and your family. For the 2 previous weeks before your husbands death, I was volunteering at the hospital and saw your sons. Everynight I went home and immediatley prayed for him and also for you. I know that God is watching over him. You are such a wounderful lady and I admire you greatly. You have a wonderful and gorgeous family. You, your husband, and the rest of your family will always have a place in my heart and prayers. Your husband has also had an impact in my life. I have learned to live life to the fullest. My comfirmation name is Frances. I have come to learn that that was also your husbands middle name. Now everyday I will have a constant reminder to live my life to the fullest. I wish you the best of luck in the future.. and i will most likey see you in church on Sunday. Just know that me and the rest of the Swan/Shanley family would like you to know that we are here for you.We love you!

Love Colleen Swan

Tito and Evelyn Martinez

January 5, 2005

While we had the pleasure of knowing Jack as a great guy and friend, he will always be in our prayers. Our love to you all.

Kim Walsh-Snowden

January 5, 2005

Dear Mrs. Healy,

I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Healy's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May God bless you and give you strength in your time of saddness.

Ric O'Brien

January 5, 2005

Aside from all the great Laurel Beach memories, Jack held a special place in my heart. His letters of encouragement and understanding got me through a couple of very difficult times in Vietnam. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Healy family.

Tom Swan Swan

January 4, 2005

Sorry to hear about Jack. He was a great guy who tickled the heart of Mary Gene and me on more than one occasion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Judy O'Brien

January 4, 2005

Another O'Brien letting you know that you are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Laurel Beach was the greatest, and it was all the wonderful people such as the Healy's that made it so. What a great place to grow up. I will be thinking of you.

Gerald C. Langlais

January 4, 2005

It was a pleasure and an honor to work for Jack at the State of Connecticut, Department of Liquor Control. My deepest regrets go out to the Healy family.

Jayne & Steve Sampson

January 4, 2005

It was a pleasure to meet Mr. Healy during joyful times at Mary Pat and Peter's house. Our prayers and thoughts are with the the Healy family.

Ed @ Marilyn Leonard

January 4, 2005

A dear friend. He'll be sorely missed. God bless his soul

Kathy O'Brien Terwilliger

January 3, 2005

Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Growing up on Laurel Beach was just the greatest. I have so many great memories, including Mr. Healy catching us up at the Casino throwing snow balls at the passing cars....man, were we shook up. Anyway, please know that the O'Brien family is thinking of you during this time. Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Kathy and family.

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