Jack J. Henriques

1946 - 2021

Jack J. Henriques (born Joaquim Jose) of Newington, CT passed away Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Monsanto Portugal on June 13, 1946, he emigrated to America alone on a student visa, on December 14,1958. Jack graduated from Hartford Public High School and played half-back for the Hartford Portuguese Soccer Club. He was employed at Champlain Box Company in Hartford and eventually rose to the position of manager. Later in life he pursued his passion of cooking by attending Connecticut Culinary Institute and enjoyed cooking for family. A life-long seeker of knowledge, Jack spoke five languages and spent most of his days enjoying his vast collection of books, music, movies and documentaries. Jack leaves behind his former wife of 24 years Linda (Neves) Henriques, sons Yurii (Heather) Henriques of Cornelia, GA, Elijah Henriques, and daughter Athena (Shawn) Mains of Newington, CT as well as grandchildren Kathryn, Nathaniel, Emily, Hannah, and Amy Henriques, and Sarah and Joshua Mains. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation for Jack's daughter Athena for the loving care she provided at the end of his life. Private services will be held at a later date.