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John Lockshier Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of John "Jack" Lockshier, 76, of Stratford, CT announce his passing on April 25, 2020. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 3, 1943 to the late Catherine (Tiernan) Lockshier and Clement Lockshier and was a Roofing Contractor and owner of Lockshier Roofing, for over 50 years. Jack had a passion for boating and fishing and was a lifelong member of the Pootatuck Yacht Club in Stratford. He was affectionately called Captain Jack, by his friends. Not only was Jack a licensed boat Captain but he was also a licensed airplane pilot and he had a love for both. Jack loved restoring boats, flipping houses, fishing, flying and spending time with his friends and family. He is pre-deceased by his parents and his brother Patrick Lockshier. He will be deeply missed by his daughters Noelle Foito and her partner, Tony Rodrigues of Branford, Tiffany Tortora and her husband Michael of Easton, CT, his brother Michael "Mickey" Lockshier and his wife Linda of Stratford, former spouse Carol Lockshier and several nieces and nephews. He loved nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren Daniel Foito, with whom he shared the love of flying, Christian Foito, with whom he shared the love of fishing, Michael Tortora, Ava Tortora, Josie Tortora and Evan Tortora.
Services for Jack will be announced later this summer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's honor, to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at Michaeljfox.org. To offer the family online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com
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Donna Schwarz
December 2, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I know I am late signing this, but I haven't checked Stratford in a very long time. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
kyle jacobsen
June 5, 2020
Very sad to hear the news. He was a very generous and kind man. Deepest sympathies and love to the family.
rose laguerre
May 5, 2020
John, to me (Jack) will always be missed, it was a pleasure to have known him. May he rest in peace with all the cookies and coca-cola his heart desire.
Peter Klanko
May 5, 2020
He was a great guy love going out on his boat .
Delphina Pinto
May 4, 2020
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family Noelle. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May your Dad Rest In Peace.
Velva Posca
May 2, 2020
To Mickey and the family, Dom and I would like to send our deepest sympathies for the lost of Jack. We will be thinking of you in our prayers and thoughts. Dom and Velva
Matthew Boucher
May 1, 2020
To the Family of Jack, My deepest sympathies. I know Jack from the gym, for several years. Jack was always a great guy, he had a wit about him that was always quick and sharp. I enjoyed our many talks in the pool and hot tub, he was a man with courage and determination, i count myself as lucky to have known Him. God Bless you all and I will keep Jack in my Prayers and You all in my thoughts.
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