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John Wiltsie Obituary

WILTSIE John "Jack" Wiltsie, age 57, of Huntington, beloved husband of Donna Murray-Wiltsie, died suddenly early Sunday morning, February 19th. Jack was born in Bridgeport, CT on August 18, 1954 to the late Rollin and Madeline Galvin Wiltsie. He was the founder of JW Painting, a commercial and residential painting company, which has been in business for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend who will be remembered and missed for his kindness, sense of humor and his devotion to his family and to the New York Yankees. Survivors, in addition to his wife Donna, include his two daughters Brittni Addenbrooke and Kiara Wiltsie, his brothers; Jim Wiltsie (Marcia) and Robert Wiltsie (Sandi) both of Stratford, two sisters Judy Juarez Flores of California and June Beeman (Daniel) of Stratford, nieces and nephews; Devin, Adrienne, Jim, Jennifer, Jaime, Ricardo, Debbie, Joe and several great neices and nephews. Jack is pre-deceased by his brother, Thomas "Michael" Wiltsie (survived by Sandie). Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Thursday at 11:00 AM DIRECTLY in St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Avenue, Huntington. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-7 PM in The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to an education fund for Kiara Wiltsie in care of Robert Wiltsie, 190 Second Avenue, Stratford, CT 06615. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.comwww.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2012.

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Joseph Mason

February 14, 2025

Jack, keep using those drop cloths always where you work ,Joseph

Nancy Giroux

March 7, 2012

Dear Donna, Brittni and Kiara,
I rarely do on line things, so I didn't make an entry here. However, I was on this website reviewing Warren's condolence messages and wanted to write one to all of you....

We have been through so much over these past couple of weeks. I just want you to know how much you all are loved and how much Jack will be missed. Jack and Warren are our angels now and they will always watch over us....

We love you!

Nancy, Danny and Michael

February 28, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. He was a nice man, and a regular at our bank. He will be missed! xoxo

Brittany at Peoples Bank

Doug Milyo

February 28, 2012

To the Wiltsie family
I,m so sorry for your loss. I only just met Jack. I could tell that he was a very honest and sincere person. God bless you all. My sincere condolences.

Dave Oldfield

February 25, 2012

Rest in peace Jack you were a great boss to me and i am glad i got to know you.To the Wiltsie family i am sorry for your loss.

February 24, 2012

Donna and family, my sincerest sympathy for your loss of your beloved husband!!May you and the family find comfort at this most difficult time.
Fondly, Debe Berry

Joan Mooney

February 24, 2012

Donna I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I am thinking of you and your girls and keeping you in my prayers.

February 23, 2012

Donna and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Steve & Pam Blanchette & family

Mr. & Mrs Frank Carroll

February 23, 2012

To the Wiltsie Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jack was our painter.
His family was the world to him.
He often spoke of you.
Our sincere sympathy on such a great loss.

Chris German

February 23, 2012

Jack was a great boss and a great man- he will be missed- so sorry for your loss

Theresa McMahon Bardes

February 23, 2012

Bob, so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. My prayers are with you and the entire Wiltsie family.

Tom Gerrity

February 23, 2012

Jack, I've always been proud to call you a friend.

Your legacy of great love for your family will last forever
as will the great memories I have of our times together.

God Bless

Debbie Kell-Malok

February 23, 2012

Dear Donna, Kiara,Britini and Wiltsie family, I am so saddened by the passing of Jack.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.May God comfort you and keep you in his heart.I am going to miss you my dear friend. Donna, Kiara and Britini, you were truely his pride and joy. God bless you and keep you in his arms.

Ann Scaniffe

February 22, 2012

From Our Loving Family To Yours,

May your thoughts and memories bring you comfort in your time of need.

Our prayers are with you!

February 22, 2012

Dear Donna,seems like yesterday when Jack worked for us in our painting bussiness and then he went on his own,I am really old .I am very saddened and literally sick about my buddy passing I will always miss him.Your loss is a lot greater than mine and hope your good memories help all of you cope,bless you,Joseph Mason and Family

Joe Pullo

February 22, 2012

To the Wiltsie family, we are deeply sorry for the loss of Jack. He will always be remembered.
Joe&Collin

Dave & Diana Craig

February 22, 2012

May remembering your times of happiness and joy with Jack be of comfort for you and your family especially in the loss of someone so dear. At this time of sorrow may you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bonnie Acre

February 22, 2012

Rest in peace Jackie. You were loved by all.

February 22, 2012

To the Wiltsie Family,
We are so sorry for your loss we will miss Jack. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Tom & Patty Chirico

colleen savko

February 22, 2012

Donna my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.I am sorry for your loss. colleen savko

The entire Pilkowicz Family

February 22, 2012

Dear Donna and Family,
Your husband is like a brother to my brother which makes us feel we've lost a family member. Our deepest sympathy.

Julie & Bill Anzellotti

February 22, 2012

June, you and your family are in our prayers. I know that God will help you all through this difficult time.

February 22, 2012

Donna, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Very sorry to hear of your loss.
Sharon Daugherty

February 22, 2012

Donna and Brittni,
We are so very sad to hear of Jack's sudden passing. We remember the times we saw you as a family and how happy you were together. Brittni, there was never a question of how incredibly proud Jack was of you--it was written on his face with his wonderful smile. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Mike, Denise, Lauren and Mike Plude

February 22, 2012

Donna, Brittni and Kiara,

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With Love,
Kimberly, Juliana and Nicholas McKeown

E. J. Hutchinson IV

February 22, 2012

Jack was a great guy and going to be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family. Respectfully, Ernest & Terriann Hutchinson IV

cathy brauer

February 22, 2012

Im so sorry to hear about jack. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

cathy brauer

February 22, 2012

Im so sorry to hear about jack, you and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers.

February 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Linda and David; friends/co-workers of Vince Murray.

Cheryl & Dom Merole

February 21, 2012

To The Entire Wiltsie Family,

So sorry to hear about Jack's passing. We were totally surprised. He will be missed by many. RIP Jack!

Cathy Dolny

February 21, 2012

So sorry to hear about Jack, Great memories of Britni and Sarah's sweet 16, so many other high school memories....Mr. & Mrs. D are thinking of you, Hugs & kisses,

Terri Purciello

February 21, 2012

To the Wiltsie family,
Please accept my most sincere condolences upon the passing of Jack. I will be praying for you at this very difficult time. May your memories of the beautiful life he shared with you be a comfort. God's blessings to you all.

Dina & Chloe Garrow

February 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Mariconda

February 21, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Jack's passing.May
God's good grace shine down on all of you at this difficult time.

Mary Lou Roman

February 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I've known Jackie since kindergarden and I will always remember his beautiful smile! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

-Tracy, Pete and Matthew Dias

February 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences to Donna and Kiara and the Wiltsie family. We will pray for you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there's anything we can do.

Mark and Sandi Pullo

February 21, 2012

Donna, Brittni, and Kiara,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. Jack was an amazing man who brought the best out in you, as you all did for him. He will always be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor, love and devotion to his wife and two daughters. He loves you all very much and will live on forever in our hearts and memories.

Chris & Aaron Smith

February 21, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, June and your family.

Susan Sage

February 21, 2012

My thoughts are prayers with the Wiltsie family...

Susan Sage

February 21, 2012

My thoughts are prayers with the Wiltie family...

Marc & Laura Ouellette

February 21, 2012

Our deepest sympathy on Jack's sudden passing. He just completed a beautiful paint job in our home last week. What a great guy! Our thoughts and prayers go out to Donna, Kiara and the entire Wiltsie family.

Amy Dewey

February 21, 2012

My heart and greatest sympathies are extended to your family. May GOD's loving heart provide comfort during this difficult time. With much love, Amy Dewey (Kevin Oko's mom)

Deborasue Boladz

February 21, 2012

There are no words that can truly express the sympathy I wish to express to you and your family. Please know Jack, you and your family will be in my prayers.

Larry & Linda Slinko

February 21, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences.

Amy Mignone

February 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna, Kiara, Brittni and the rest of the Wiltsie family during this difficult time.

Lori Peterson

February 21, 2012

To the Wiltsie Family,
Very sorry for your loss.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lori Bertig Peterson

February 21, 2012

Sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

Anna Grosko Lecardo

February 21, 2012

Donna,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Although I just met Jack recently I could see he was a wonderful father and husband. My heart aches for you and your girls. May he rest in peace.

The Brooks Family(Stacey and Lexi)

Leite Family

February 21, 2012

Very sorry for your loss.

Shauna Quigley-Blaze

February 21, 2012

I am sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Prayers to your family.


(George Blaze's widow)

Thea Williams

February 21, 2012

My prayers are with Jack's family and friends. God bless all of you.

Tom, Sharon and Michael Long

February 21, 2012

Jack, We are so sorry for the loss of you to your family, and the loss of them to you. Words cannot express how much you will be missed.

Jeff & Toni Zeleny

February 20, 2012

I was stopped at a light on Thurs morning and looked over to see Jack next to me in his truck. We rolled down our windows and exchanged "Hi's". He had his usual big simle on. He was going to call me on Monday about some painting. I have known him for about 20 years. He would do anything for you. When you said painting around here, they kids would say Jack was coming over. I was shocked to catch his obit in Mondays paper by accident. He always was so proud of the girls and spoke of them and their accomplishments frequently. They must of needed some great work in Heaven to take him so early. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff and Toni Zeleny and the kids.
Rest in Peace

Rochelle Edmark

February 20, 2012

Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your beautiful daughters in my thoughts and in my heart. Much love to you!

Michael Adams

February 20, 2012

Jack you will be greatly missed.

Debbie Teachman-Mancini

February 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Carl Iacomacci

February 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers to the entire Wiitsie family. Very sorry for your loss.

Cindy Kreutzberg

February 20, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Jack. He was my painter many years back,I always enjoyed his big smile when he showed up on my jobs. He will be missed.....

Danielle & Gianna DeLaura

February 20, 2012

Jack gave up many Saturday mornings coaching my daughter Gianna's first soccer team in Shelton. Our deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Shauna Quigley-Blaze

February 20, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am sorry to hear of Jack's passing.

stephen acre

February 20, 2012

from stephen acre bonnie acres son it was a pleasure knowing jack.i wish him well in the afterlife

February 20, 2012

Donna, So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.

Martha and Kayla Gibbons

Joe Rowan

February 20, 2012

To my Uncle Jack, thanks for being so kind to me when I came over. Will always remember the debate at Uncle Jim's house with a smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Janice Diedrickson

February 20, 2012

Jack I have known you since being a very young teenager. You always look so young and healthy. I was so shocked when I heard what had happened. I guess it is true only the good die young ~ RIP ~ you are in our prayers and thoughts ~ You will Truly will be missed ~ Neil and Janice

February 20, 2012

There are no words to express the emptiness of such a loss. Donna, Brittney and Kiara we hope you find comfort the love of those around you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Karen & James Sutera

February 20, 2012

"heaven took you because they needed a good painter"

I miss you daddy
Love kiara and brittni

Dennis and Vivian Adams

February 20, 2012

So Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Dennis and Vivian Adams

February 20, 2012

Donna and Brittni,
Words can't express how truly sorry we are for your loss. Please know that you're in our prayers.

Brian, Debbie, Chelsea and Alexa Massimin

Jim Nowlan

February 20, 2012

I am sorry that I never met Jack. According to my friend Judy, he was a terrific brother. Peace be with all of you during these tough times.

PETER&MADELINE MURRAY

February 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Deborah Hopkins

February 20, 2012

To My Uncle Jackie. Gone way to soon. Will be foerver in our hearts

Patty & Scott Dow

February 20, 2012

Our hearts go out to the Wiltsie family as they gather strength to carry on without Jack. Donna, all your memories and love will help u and your family make it thru the loss. He will be missed.

February 20, 2012

To the Wiltsie Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.We are so sorry to hear of the Loss of Jack. to Donna and her children, take strength in your Family and friends, The Gotch's

February 20, 2012

Sorry to hear about Jack. Sue Franz Midolo

February 20, 2012

So sorry to hear about Jack. Praying for God's peace and comfort as you process the loss in the days ahead.

Donna Mays Beatty

February 20, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this difficult time.
The Eyerman's

Donna Wanek

February 20, 2012

So sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Prayers are sent to you and your family.
Donna Lecardo Wanek

February 20, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing, our prayers are with your family.
The Taft's

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