John R. Deptula

1952 - 2022

John R. Deptula, 70, of Tolland, beloved husband of Catherine (Malatesta) Deptula, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. John was born in Manchester, CT on April 1, 1952, son of the late Helen (Rogalus) and John M. Deptula, and grew up in the Rockville/Vernon area. He graduated from Merrimack College in 1974, and the following year he obtained his CPA license. He worked in public accounting for several years, then spent the remainder of his career as a CPA in private industry. John spent many years successfully coaching Little League, girls' softball, and boys' and girls' basketball in Ellington where he and Cathy raised their family, and in Enfield as a coach with the youth hockey program. When he wasn't coaching, he was cheering on his children's teams, even driving throughout much of New England to cheer on his daughter Karyn's college softball team. He also enjoyed playing golf, Cape Cod vacations, and building model train layouts. He loved the Boston Red Sox, the New York Giants, the Boston Bruins, and the UConn men's and women's basketball teams, and suffered through UConn football. He was also a WWII and Civil War history buff, and could tell you anything you wanted to know about either conflict. John was a wonderful and devoted father to his sons Andy and his wife Allison, and Chris and his wife Caitlin, and his daughters Karyn Deptula, and Margaret Schmidt and her husband Michael. He leaves six grandchildren whom he adored: Madison, Kennedy, Johnny, Tommy, Teddy, and Elle. He also leaves several cousins. "Dad" was always ready with a witty one-liner, happy to drive to Boston in snowstorms to help dig out cars, reminded us that bills are best paid with a glass of Scotch, and was always a willing playmate, no matter the game or time of day. And we will miss his beautiful smile. At John's request, there will be no services. A private memorial will be held at a later date.