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John Lynch Obituary
John "Jack" Edward Lynch, born May 20, 1946, died peacefully with his beloved family by his side on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Bridgeport, CT. He was a warrior in his battle with cancer, fortunate to have stayed ahead of it for decades. He cherished life; he lived it ambitiously, and with intention, always in service to others, for 76 years. Being a patriarch was his great pride and joy, and he loved nothing more than family time in any shape or form. But in no way did the reserve dry up there! His legacy is profound in terms of the thousands of lives he positively impacted over the course of his career spanning fifty years as an educator and administrator in Bridgeport, Newtown, Fairfield, and Stratford Public Schools. He retired and had a big celebration…but he couldn't stay away. He ended his career as the Principal at Saint James in Stratford, a 7-year role he cherished. Mr. Lynch, you're going down in history as one of the most loved school principals to walk the halls, ever.
Jack was predeceased by his mother, Eileen (Mulvoy) Lynch and father, John J. Lynch. He is survived by so much love it's blazing bright from: his former wife, Patty Cardone Lynch; his children, Jack M. (Nell) Lynch, Kate (Dave) Lynch Schneider, Matthew (Loren Ambrose) Lynch, and Megan (Joe) Lynch Patzelt; his grandchildren, Jack F., Brady, Mary, Ellie, Charlie, Joey and Mae; sister, Eileen Lynch O'Connor; nephew Tim (Kim) O'Connor; nephews who he treated like sons, Keith and Scott Morrison; and many more Lynch and Cardone family members.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30am meeting directly in St. James Church, Stratford with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call Tuesday 3-8pm in the Redgate-Hennessy Funeral Home, Main Street and Gorham Place, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James School, 50 Harvey Pl., Stratford, CT 06615 c/o the Jack E. Lynch Memorial Scholarship Fund. Donations may also be made online at: https://stjamesstratford.org/jack-lynch-scholarship To send online condolences, please visit www.redgatehennessy.com
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Billingslea/Perkins family Monica, Cliff & Brelynn
September 16, 2022
Mr. Lynch, my daughter began kindergarten at St. James in Sept. 2017. Right away we clicked. After a handful of conversations and he realized that I work in law enforcement, that was it!! From that moment on I was greeted with a hug (pre-covid) and greeted with a smile and an air hug after covid, it was as if he saw me as family after that. Rain or shine outside smiling & greeting the students in the morning and outside smiling and waving at dismissal time in the afternoon. I vividly remember the day I caught him outside at the end of the 2020 school year & he broke the news to me that he was retiring to spend more time with his family, especially the grandkids. He was so excited. Stern and firm when necessary but a gentle giant at the same time. Take your rest now, job well done, faithful & humble servant of God. Forever loved by family, students, teachers, staff and parents.
Thomas Fedele
September 14, 2022
R.I.P.
Edwina Cardozo
September 14, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family. What a wonderful person.
-Parishioner of St. James
Beverly Biddinger
September 14, 2022
So sad to here about this great loss. I know Jack fro Wilcoxson School and I know his son Jack. He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Joni Schultz-Fitzgerald
September 14, 2022
To Patty and Lynch children,
Sooooo saddened to hear of Jack´s passing, truly. I worked with/for
Jack Lynch in the Newtown Middle
School years ago. Never met a finer human being, Or a finer Family.
Sending All Love and Strength during this distressing time. May your sorrows be softened with happy memories, Always.
Thinking of you All, and sending heartfelt sympathies and condolences.
Natasha Shortridge
September 13, 2022
Mr. Lynch! You were an amazing man! You always went out of your way one way or another! I had issues with getting my daughter to school and making my 7:31 train and every morning Mr. Lynch would open that gym door by 7:20! Rain or shine! And if he was a few minutes late he would apologize as if I was doing him a favor and not the other way around! That little gesture meant the world to me and I would forever be grateful to him for that! I stopped by and said my goodbyes tonight! Jack you will be missed!
Melissia and Michael Spencer
September 13, 2022
My condolences to the Lynch family. Mr Lynch was one of the best principal our two boys ever had while attending St James school. RIP! Melissia and Michael Spencer.
Tara Vitale
September 12, 2022
Megan & Family, I´m so sorry for your loss. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers! ~Tara, Carl & Lorenzo Vitale
john percivalle
September 12, 2022
One of my favorite people at NHS. Greatest smile ever...warmest heart. RIP
Sean and Cindy Gallagher
September 12, 2022
Jack´s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time...the memories of Jack are everlasting and will remain in the hearts of so many.
Holly Doherty-Lemoine
September 12, 2022
My condolences to the Lynch family and the many friends and colleagues who knew and respected Jack. He was a good man who lived a life of service. May he rest in peace.
Edel Caffrey
September 11, 2022
Sincere condolences to all the lynch family and friends of the sad passing of Jack.Thinking of you all
Edel Caffrey and family Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan.Ireland
Barbara mohyde depietro
September 11, 2022
Dear Eileen and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Jackie, he was such a great guy. Sincerely barbara and bunnie mohyde
Kathryn C.
September 11, 2022
Thank you Mr. Lynch for being an amazing principal & role model to me for six years... part of the reason I´m a teacher now is because of the love and kindness you showed me when I needed it the most. Our entire family feels your loss. Rest In Peace, Mr. Lynch. You´ve earned it.
Kathryn Cullen- former student at Stratford Academy and Wooster Middle School
Bob and Penny
September 11, 2022
Jack, thank you for the decades of friendship and fun we´ve enjoyed. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your family. Thanks for the memories.
Marylyn M.
September 11, 2022
We will miss you Mr. Lynch. Thank you for always greeting all the children with a warm smile and for always being so kind. The impact you made will live on forever.
Edmund Maruszewski
September 11, 2022
Prayers for Jack and his family. Another frat brother moves on to his well earned reward.
Ed Maruszewski
Tanya Lazaro-Young
September 10, 2022
Mr.Lynch was a wonderful principal and greeter at St James School always a smile a hand wave or shake. He instilled so much confidence in his student and parents that let us feel our kids were in good hands. Surely missed but never forgotten
Tom Russo
September 10, 2022
Jack has been a part of my life for over sixty years.I will miss our dinners & our debates over who is better the Sox or the Yankees.But most of all I will miss his friendship.Love you buddy rest in peace.
Sarah Conder
September 9, 2022
My girls loved having Mr. Lynch as their principal and were devastated to hear of his passing. Here is a picture of him and my middle daughter. Sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Megan Merwin
September 9, 2022
Thank you for loving my children like your own while you serves as principal of St. James School. I learned so much about education working along side of you. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jim Shannon
September 9, 2022
Jack Lynch was my dear friend. I loved and admired his kind, generous, loving spirit. If you were Jack Lynch´s friend you experienced friendship at its finest. I was honored and blessed to call him my friend. God speed!
Grant Dalling
September 9, 2022
Jack you were a great friend to so many both young & old.
I will always remember you as a great man and admired all you did for the many children whom
You watched over. This picture was with our daughter Kayla who went to St James and she looked up to you like so many young people. We will never forget you my friend . Rest Easy Free If Pain Until we meet again
Tyrone Holloway
September 9, 2022
A man who earn one's upmost respect. A man who did so much for our family by taking in our son. Since St. James and Mr Lynch. Only good things have happened. What a wonderful man!!! It truly has been an honor to know him
Tyrone Holloway
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