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BYRNE, Hon. John M.

The Honorable John "Jack" M. Byrne, 80, of Cromwell, beloved husband of Patricia (Maltese) Byrne, died Tuesday, (March 12, 2013), at Middlesex Hospice. Jack was born in Hartford, son of the late Thomas and Nora (Quinn) Byrne. He was a graduate of St. Thomas Seminary, Fairfield University and Boston College School of Law. He served as a captain in the Army Reserves. He practiced law from 1957 to 1982 primarily with "Snow" Gene Mumford and provided legal representation as a special public defender for many years until being appointed to the bench by the late Governor William O'Neil in 1982. Jack served as a superior court judge in various jurisdictions authoring over a hundred published decisions before retiring in 2002. He was the youngest elected member and first republican to the Town Council of West Hartford. Jack was devoted to family and friends and was proud of his grandchildren. He had many close friends who stood by him and supported him through his courageous battle with cancer. The family would like to thank Dr. Jessica Clement and her team of oncologists at UConn Medical Center as well as the staff at Middlesex Hospital for their care and compassion. Besides his loving wife Patricia; he is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Jerry Lessman of PA, their children, Brittany Tuma of PA and Drew Tuma of VA, Andrew Lessman and Maureen Lessman, both of PA; a brother, Atty. Thomas Byrne and his wife Pamela of FL; step daughters, Atty. Mary Ann and Craig Steuernagel of Cromwell and their son Matthew, and Hon. Susan Connors and Anthony Lopez of Old Lyme; also several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his first wife, Annette (DeLisa) Byrne.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, Friday from 9-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Weiss Hospice Unit c/o Dept. of Philanthropy, 28 Crescent St, Middletown CT 06457 or to Lymphatic Research Foundation, 40 Garvies Point Rd, Suite D, Glen Cove, NY 11542. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 14, 2013.

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Thanksgiving 2010

April 16, 2013

Eamonn & Adrianne Ring

April 2, 2013

Pat our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. Just remember the good times and smiles Jack put on everyone's faces. All our love from Ireland. Eamonn & Adrianne Ring and family.

March 26, 2013

Dear Pat and family, Sorry to hear of Jack's death and send you all our deepest sympathies at his very sad time it was nice to have met you on your last visit when you were in Ballyhaunis. From your cousin James Quinn wife Bernadette and all the family, Classaghroe Ballyhaunis.

Anna Maltese

March 21, 2013

Dear Pat and family,

Our condolences to you and your family.

Raffaele & Anna Maltese
Woodbridge, Ontario
Canada

Emile Chevrette

March 18, 2013

Dear Pat, Our condolences to you and your family. I always looked forward to speaking with the Judge in New Seabury. He truly was a remarkable man.

Martin Krawshuk

March 17, 2013

Dear Jackie,

I am sorry about the loss of your father. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during your time of sorrow.

March 16, 2013

Dear Pat and family. Sorry to hear of Jack's death and send you all my deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Happy memories of you last visit to Ballyhaunis.From cousin Catherine Morley (nee Biesty)

March 16, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to all the family at this sad time. Fond memories of our reunion in Ballyhaunis.
From Mary (nee Biesty) and Lou Smith. King's Lynn

Mary Cunnane (byrne)

March 16, 2013

Dear Pat and family
Extending deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Mary byrne and family tulrahan Claremorris Ireland.

March 16, 2013

March 16

To Pat
Thinking of you and extending heartfelt sympathy to you and all your family.We remember Jack as a kind and warm hearted man and have happy memories of his visits.
Cousin John and Helen Biesty Ballyhaunis Ireland

March 16, 2013

To Pat
Thinking of you and extending deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and all the family.We remember Jack as a kind and warm hearted man and have happy memories of his visits.
Cousin John and Helen Biesty Ballyhaunis Ireland.

March 15, 2013

Dear Pat, Ginger and I were saddened to hear of your loss of our cousin Jack.He and his brother, Tom were my heros when I visited Uncle Tom and Aunt Nora when I was 10 years old in1950.I'm so glad we got to share some time together with you and Jack and Helen and Joe at your home. God bless you and the family.You are in our prayers. Love, Dick and Ginger

Joe Byrne

March 15, 2013

Dear Pat and Family, Our deepest sympthay to you all at this sad time. From your family in Ireland.
Love Joe,Helen all in Johnstown, Ireland

March 15, 2013

Jackie,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. Your dad was quite a gentleman. I have fond memories of him driving us places as kids and the smell of his cigar.
You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Lori

Mike and Lea Salafia

March 15, 2013

Dear Pat and Family - Our deepest sympathies are with you. May God Bless you, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Lea Salafia

Pat Sienna

March 14, 2013

Dear Pat & family,

My sincere sympathy on the loss of hour husband Jack.

You are in my prayers.

James Byrne

March 14, 2013

We are sad to hear about Uncle Jack. We send our condolences to Pat and Jacquelin and their families.

Respectfully,
Linda, Jim, and Rachel Byrne

MARIE MASSARELLI

March 14, 2013

Dear Pat, MaryAnn Sue, So sorry for your loss. Remember the happy memories,was thinking today about your visits here when you brought Jack. Enjoyed the tours of the CAPE with you and Jack. Will be thinking of you all, give my sympathy to Jackie and family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. Love cousin REE

Maureen Mccabe

March 14, 2013

It was a pleasure working with Jack at Cov. Village. He will be missed. Prayers to the family and friends.

Bill and Irene Murray

March 14, 2013

Irene and I send our prayers for each member of the Byrne family. -Some years ago, Jack arranged for our meeting in Ireland some of his relatives. That was a great experience for us! - God bless all!

March 14, 2013

Aunt Patty, Jackie & Family, Cousin Susan and Cousin Maryann~

Words cannot express my sadness about the loss of your beloved Jack. May the comfort of God help you through your sorrow and grief. Today and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Even though I cannot be there, my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

With my Deepest Sympathy and all my Love, Niece/Cousin, Donna Marie Maltese xoxo

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