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Juan Navarro Obituary
Juan L. Navarro, 57, of Westbrook, lost his battle with leukemia and passed away on November 22, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Lucy Navarro, loving father of Jessica Bielawski and her fiancé, William Harris III of Westbrook, Monica Nunes and her husband, Edgar of Middletown and Christine Huskes and her husband, Mathias of Meriden; he leaves brothers Juan Pablo Navarro and Juan Manuel Navarro and their families of Puerto Rico; Juan was also survived by his three cherished grandchildren Madison, Owen and Patrick; he leaves his mother-in-law, Stefania Marcisz in New Britain; his brother-in-law, Marek Koza and his wife, Margaret of Meriden; and his German Shepherd Roxie. Juan was born in Bronx New York on August 31 1956, son of the late Juan Manuel Navarro and Nilda LaPalme. As a young man, He proudly served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a Detective for the Meriden Police Department for 25 years. Juan also worked as Agent Supervisor for the Department of Motor Vehicle and was a Security Officer for the Masonicare Home in Wallingford. Juan was a parishioner of St. Mark Parish in Westbrook. He was a proud Master Mason of Meridian Lodge #77, A.F. & A.M. and Past Right Worshipful District Deputy of the Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. He was a member of the Elks for 26 years, the Shriners, the American legion and he was a past president of the Blue Knights, chapter 1 in Connecticut. Juan was a man who lived life to the fullest, his mission in life was helping anyone who needed a helping hand. He volunteered anywhere he was needed and never turned down a request for help. He loved his job, his friends and the community, but his greatest joy was being with his family. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, November 26 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. at New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral home at 444 Farmington Avenue, New Britain.(Directions, Exit 37 off I-84 take a right at the exit, 1 ½ miles on your right.) Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 158 Broad St. New Britain. Burial with military honors and Masonic Ceremony will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made in his honor to the Shriners Children's Hospital online at www.shrinershospital for children.org
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Paul Crumbie
January 7, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Juan at the DMV. He was the person who always lit up any roon he walked into. You were always guarenteed to smile /laugh within moments of speaking to him. Juan always made a difference by doing and going, even before the the request was completed.
Our time together was way too short but I will continue to remember your smile and the happyness you brought to those you met.
Susan Martel
December 3, 2013
Lucy,
I was so saddened to learn of Juan's passing. It has been years since I've seen either of you but I have such great memories of Juan. He was always so happy, funny & just great to be around. My sincerest sympathies to you all- I know he will be missed. May your memories keep his spirit alive. ~Susan (Lomatoski) Martel
Christina
November 29, 2013
My thoughts are with your entire family,with love from Christina Vassallo (Martha and Mikes daughter
November 28, 2013
A man always with a smile, that's how we will remember a good friend. In our prayers. Jon & Maria Dow
Patricia Rovinsky
November 28, 2013
My husband and I were shocked to hear the news of Juan's passing. We did not learn about it until Monday as we now reside in Florida. He was a dear friend and companion for over 25 years. We will miss him and are still reeling from the news. Rest well our friend. You deserve it.
November 27, 2013
Lucy, I was saddened to hear about the passing of Juan. With deepest sympathy ...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laureen Balzano Torre
Jack & Shawn Provencher
November 27, 2013
To the Navarro Family we would like to say how sorry were to hear about Juan. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. While my father Charles Smith was at Masonic he would check in on him for us. My dad always said what a nice caring person he was. And he would talk about his family and how much he loved them
oceanside auto
November 27, 2013
To the navarro family I would like to say how sorry we are to hear of Juan passing away We knew Juan for almost four years and it was always a pleasure serving him. We loved talking with him everytime he came in. Juan loved his family and always spoke about them when he was here. If there is anything we can do to help you in anyway please call May God bless you all
Ryan & Jamie Riebschlager
November 26, 2013
Thank you for all of the advice, and for sharing the day with us at our wedding. We will never forget you. Heaven gained an amazing angel.
J. Alexander Rochette
November 26, 2013
My prayers to your family. I am going to miss my brother, may the supreme architect take good care of you. I'm sure my dad will be waiting to guide you on your journey to the undiscovered country from which no traveler returns.
You brother and friend,
November 26, 2013
I would like to send my deepest condolences to the family.
Juan is a very good person and I'll keep him with me; never speak of him in the past tense.
May many blessing be bestowed upon his family.
Respectfully,
Sergeant M. Davis
Department of Motor Vehicles.
John Kosko
November 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Betsy Tino
November 26, 2013
Chrissy and Family..Everyone here at Carriage House send their heartfelt condolences. We know how special Juan was and how much he will be missed. We are thinking and praying for God's comfort for all of you.
Ravaye Yorke
November 26, 2013
Your smile and humor will surely be missed.my prayers go out to your family
Wendy Searle
November 26, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to Juan's lovely and loving family. Juan was God's angel while on earth, now looking down, keeping watch and still smiling his infectious smile! What a very nice man! He never failed to reach out to those who were "wronged", for he knew how to see things for what they really were. He will be missed by many...so sad for his family...truly a prince amongst men.
Kenneth Blair
November 26, 2013
my condolences to the Navarro family. my greatest memories of Juan is he always took me out on ride alongs when i was a police explorer. i have some forgotten memories of my childhood that were long forgotten. He was a great man and mentor. Sincerely Kennth Blair.
Louise Callahan & Family
November 26, 2013
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Judy Bazinet
November 26, 2013
Love and Miss You Forever!!!
November 26, 2013
My condolences to the Navarro family. I am saddened to learn of his passing and very sorry for your loss. I'll always remember his big smile and genuine caring for others.
Bernie Noonan
Meriden Fire Dept.(Ret.)
Jennifer Rochette-Lucia
November 26, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Juan's passing. He was loved in our family, most especially because of the way he helped our Dad. When Dad ended up in a wheelchair, Juan would bring him back and forth to Masonic meetings both in Meriden and around the state. His generous heart was greatly appreciated by all of us.
Bruce Singer
November 26, 2013
Juan was one of the "good guys" and I enjoyed working with him as well as having great conversations with him. I will miss him. My most sincere condolences to his family. (Bruce Singer, retired Agent Supervisor - Enfield)
Tom McNemar
November 26, 2013
My family's deepest condolences to the entire Navarro clan. He will be missed more than you can imagine. Rest in peace.
John Williams
November 26, 2013
Juan served the City of MEriden Well and I enjoyed the time we worked together, thanks for getting my daughter through her driving test Det. J Williams MPD
Karen Smith
November 25, 2013
To Juan's Family, my deepest condolences.
Very sorry to hear of Juan's passing.
I had the pleasure of working with Juan at the DMV in Norwich and Willimantic. He was a dedicated hard worker with an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed.
deb notarino
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family of this kind and gentle man. A member of the DMV family always with a smile and a willingness to help others. He will be missed. Rest in peace our friend.
Deb Notarino. Wethersfield DMV
Art Carlson
November 25, 2013
My deepest sorrow on your loss. A fellow Blue Knight. I enjoyed working with him at the DMV. He had a good sense of humor and appreciated mine. He will be missed.
Annette Freeman
November 25, 2013
My sincere sympathy to Juan's family. I am sorry for your loss. Juan was a wonderful co-worker as well as a friend at Masonicare.He will be missed by all.
Nelia Guzik
November 25, 2013
To the Navarro family,
I've had the pleasure of working with Juan. He was a great co-worker and and a kind person. I am greatful to have met such a great man. He often spoke of his profound love for his family. I will miss his smile and company. God bless the Navarro family. Juan is the best hands with a great view. I am very sorry for your loss.
George Correa
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Navarro family. Juan was a generous contributor to the police officers Bluemass in Norwich and attended the annual Bluemass. We will miss his great sense of humor and his infectious smile. From Inspector George Correa and family
Mi hermano descanse en paz
Juan M. Navarro
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences and sympathy for Lucy, Monica,Christine,Jessica and family for the loss of my brother Juan L.Thank you for being my brother's family. I know how much you loved my brother and gave him happiness as he always told me. I thank God for being my brother and being at my side in several occasions in my life. As your friends say God took an angel from earth to go back to heaven. I will see you at heaven at the side of Papi . Love you and I will miss you forever . Descansa en Paz Hermano mio Siempre te querre. Your brothers Juan M. Y Annette Navarro.
Juan M Navarro
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolonces and sympathy for Lucy, Jessica,Mónica,Christine and Family. Thank you for being my brother ' s family, I know how much you loved my brother and gave him happiness as he always told me.Juan Luis I will miss you and remember you , I thank God for being your brother you were in my life in the most important moments. Rest in Peace my big Brother see you in heaven with Papi. Descansa en paz Hermano , siempre te querré. Tu hermanos Juan M. Y Annette Navarro.
Joyce & Steve Amann
November 25, 2013
Dear Navarro Family, please except our heartfelt prayers and condolences. We both had the pleasure of working with Juan at the PD. His smile was contagious and he shared it with everyone. That smile is lighting up heaven now, but those of us left behind will miss him dearly.
Doug Grist
November 25, 2013
To the entire Navarro family and members of Blue Knights Connecticut 1, please accept our deepest condolences and know that all of you are in our prayers. Juan, Ride with Pride on your journey to Heaven 1.
Beaver
November 25, 2013
To my best friend...I will miss you..
We did have great times. God really needed an Angel..
Bonny Boehnert
November 25, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of Juan's passing. My deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Gerry White
November 25, 2013
Sad to hear of Brother Jyan's passing....I had the pleasure of riding with him as a Blue Knight. A fine officer, Blue Knight, and worthy Brother, he will be our loss and Heaven's Gain. Ride on, Juan
Tony & Krystyn Manzione
November 25, 2013
Dear Navarro family, our sincerest sympathies and condolences on Juan's passing. I will always remember Juan's contagious smile and quick wit working with him at MPD for most of our careers and he was one of the first to welcome me to DMV after retirement. Juan's commitment and dedication was evident in everything he did and never spoke bad about anyone. A true gentleman and mentor. You will be missed my friend. 77 your work here is done, signing off.
Elaine McDougal
November 25, 2013
Very saddened to hear of Juan's passing. I had the pleasure to work with him at the DMV. Always a gentleman, always helpful. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
George Correa
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Navarro family. Juan was a generous contributor to the police officers Bluemass in Norwich and attended the annual Bluemass. We will miss his great sense of humor and his infectious smile. From Inspector George Correa and family
Mi hermano descanse en paz
Mike Gratis
November 25, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Juan's passing. We had some good times over the years and will always remember him with a big smile. Thoughts, prayers & condolences to his family & friends. *Blue Knights MA VI*
Carol Ann Keough
November 25, 2013
To Jessica and the Navarro Family,
I had the pleasure of meeting Juan many years back while I was employed at Bankers Life Insurance, then again through Saint Mary School. Please accept my heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. Juan, and all of you, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eliot Michelson #050
November 25, 2013
My condolences to Juans family. I worked with Juan until I retired in 2005 on the MPD. He was a great person, officer and detective. He will be greatly missed
Brian Skehan - Newington PD (Ret.)
November 25, 2013
To Juan's family -
Juan and I were classmates at the police academy in 1979, and upon graduation we remained friends throughout the years. I am saddened to learn of his passing. He truly was one special man. My condolences to all of you. Sincerely,
Angelene Kelly
November 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Navarro family my prayers are with I had the pleasure of working with Juan in the Willimantic DMV he will be missed..
Jean Benoit
November 25, 2013
Jessica & Family: When you were a member of Meriden Rainbow for Girls I had the pleasure of getting to know you and your father when I was on the Advisory Board. Your father was truly a great gentleman and we had many good times together as a group. Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss of one so dear to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jean Benoit
Hector Jr. and Tanya Cardona
November 25, 2013
To the Navarro family... We are so very saddened to hear about the passing of Juan. Please find comfort, peace and strength knowing that he is in the arms of our Lord.
Juan.... You were a great man. I can proudly say that it was an honor working with you at The Meriden police Department. I will cherish those memories forever.
Lisa Faber
November 25, 2013
Lucy,
I dont know you well, just your sweet smile. Kathy has kept me posted and I am so saddened for you and your family. From what I gather, you, your family , and friends hit the lotto with Juan. Now God has this special man and they will both be watching over you.
With Love,
Lisa Faber
carolyn murray
November 25, 2013
Our prayers are with you.
Ken & Carolyn Murray
Robin Innes-Lichaj
November 24, 2013
Juan was a loving caring man with an infectious smile and laugh. I am truly blessed for having known him. We had many laughs as wel as deep conversations and always knew how much he loved his family. Lucy, you are fortunate to have him as your husband and I know what it meant to him being a father to your daughters. Thank you for giving him that greatest gift. God bless you and Juan. Rest in peace my dear dear friend we will meet again in heaven. God only takes the best.
November 24, 2013
Miss that smile and sense of humor. will never forget the good times at the Old Saybrook Office my friend..Rebecca B
November 24, 2013
Our Deepest Condolences from someone who has lost a love one too. The Martinez children Eric,Samantha and Daniel. Time will heal the heart ache.
Kazik & Dorothy Bielawski
November 24, 2013
Lucy, I can't imagine being in your place now......please accept our
condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Christine Guarino
November 24, 2013
God is so lucky to have an extra angel with him now. Juan, you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn the loss of such a wonderful man.
Jacqueline Puig
November 24, 2013
We will miss you. From your Godmother Celis and cousin Jacqueline. Our deepest sympathy for Lucy and family.
chris cannata
November 24, 2013
Lucy, my heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Rest in peace my friend....thanks for all the memories!!!!!
Jacqueline Puig
November 24, 2013
We will miss you, your laughter and smile. From your godmother Celis and cousin Jacqueline. My deepest sympathy for Lucy and family.
Pat Rodgers
November 24, 2013
My deepest condolences. Juan was a great dance teacher Rest in Peace my friend we will meet again.
November 24, 2013
We enjoy your last visit to Ponce, Puerto Rico a few years ago.
Now you are in Heaven with my cousin, your mother NIlda and your father Johnny.
Rest in Peace, Juan Luis.
Walter Fernandez Giuliani
Jo-Ann Lunney-Amantea
November 24, 2013
Navarro Family: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and father.. Juan was the Best always had kind word and a contagious smile... I have fond memories of him when I worked in the Personnel dept. in the 80's and 90's.. With a heavy heart always, Jo-Ann Lunney Amantea
Dawn Hackett
November 24, 2013
To Juan's fabulous family, We love you all and hold you in a special place in our hearts. His lovely presence will be sadly missed by all. Stay strong for each other as that is what Juan will expect.
Dawn and Bill Hackett
BK Maine V
November 24, 2013
We will miss your smile and laughter. Pam and David Maine III
November 24, 2013
You'll Be Missed, Never Forgotten and Always Loved, MPD2191
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