John Charles Clapper III
John Charles Clapper III
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Johnny is survived by his mother, Roberta Clapper of Griswold; father, John Clapper Jr. of Preston; stepfather, Charles Evans Jr. of Norwich; big sister, Jennifer "NaNa" Clapper of Peoria, Ill.; little sister, Jessica Clapper of Groton; aunt and uncle, Elaine Cwynar and John Marks of Randolph, Mass.; aunt, uncle, and cousin, Dawn, Walter, and Haley Cwynar of Moosup; man's best friend, Cody; and also extended family and countless friends.
He was a junior at Griswold High School, involved in chorus and played as #44 on the Wolverines last year. John loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and riding dirt bikes on the weekends. He also loved to cook big meals with his family. His smile, big and goofy, lit up a room and his quick wit and infectious sense of humor never allowed for a dull moment.
Johnny was very dedicated to his family, friends, and love, Sativa Cornell. He had high hopes and aspirations of enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps upon graduating high school.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in All Hallows Church, Moosup. Burial will follow in All Hallows Cemetery. There are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the John Charles Clapper III Scholarship, C/O Eastern Federal Bank, PO Box 709, Norwich, CT 06360, or at any branch.
Dougherty Bros. Funeral Home Plainfield has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Elizabeth Butler
December 28, 2010
Thinking of you, Jenn, and sending peaceful thoughts to your family and friends ...
Kevin Perry
December 20, 2010
John and Family,
God Bless you. God will help you through this and Always just take one day at a time.
Kevin A. Perry
Stanley & Sarah Parker
December 18, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
No one deserves the loss of a child. Keep his memories in your heart and he will always be there.
Laurie Freeman
December 17, 2010
Roberta, I am so sorry about the loss of your son. I lost my daughter several years ago and understand your level of grief and pain. I've offered up prayers for your healing and comfort and will continue to do so.
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Kellie Williams
December 14, 2010
Miss you kiddo.
-Kellie
Evan
December 14, 2010
May the wonderful memories he left behind give you comfort in your time of loss. Look to God as your source of strength Psalms 55:22
Katherine (Franson) Sandagato
December 14, 2010
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
keri evans
December 14, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We may have never met but we are deeply sorry for your loss and our deepest condolences are with you all. We will continue to prey for you each and every day.
December 14, 2010
So sorry John, thinking of you. Sincerely with love, Mark & Cora
Christina Gerard
December 14, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Johnny, your son, newphew, brother and friend. Remember that he is now looking down on you from heaven, but he will live on in your hearts and thoughts forever. Remember the time you had together on earth and look forward to seeing Johnny in heaven.
Jack & Pam Kerouack and Black Bear
December 13, 2010
Roberta,John and entire family. Our hearts ache with the loss of John. May family and friends surround you with love and support to help you through. You are all in our prayers and hearts. May God bless you.
j n
December 13, 2010
Thoughts and prayers to all that have had to deal with such a loss. God bless all of you and another angel got their wings
Vicki Strickland
December 13, 2010
Our condolences on your loss. We pray for you and all of his freinds.
Gluck
December 13, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Heather, Joey Damein & Carra Gluck
December 13, 2010
Dear Roberta, Elaine and Wally, please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved son and nephew. You are in my prayers. Johnny is now with your loving Mom and Dad and they will take care of him for you. May God bless you and keep you close to his heart during this painful time.
With heart felt sorrow.
Luci (Ploskonka) and Joe LaPalme
Millbury, MA
Bryant
December 12, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Bryant Family
Robert& Janet Langlois
December 12, 2010
Our deepest condolences and prayers to the Clapper family.
SHIRLEY&JIM&FAMILY ARNOLD- MCNALLY
December 12, 2010
RIP JOHN G.B.N.G.B.F ALWAYS IN OUR HEART JOHN WILL ALWAY BE
al & pam gulowsen
December 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 12, 2010
My most heartfelt sympathy is with you at your time of sorow. Be Strong.
Helen
Kymberli
December 12, 2010
My heartfelt apologies go out to you. There are no words to take away such devastating grief or to repair the hole this has left. Condolences are not enough. Flowers can not make a smile. May your son rest in peace as he watches over you. I cry for your family and pray for your heart during this tragic time. Remember to breathe and allow others to help you down this long road of recovery.
December 12, 2010
My deepest condolences and prayers for the Clapper family.
Michael Conley
Leeds Point, NJ
Leslie Jellison Tedford
December 12, 2010
John,Roberta and family
We are so sorry for the loss of your son,May your family be strong to get you through this sad awful time..God bless you all.
Leslie Jellison Tedford and Family
David & Renee' Beaudoin
December 12, 2010
To the Clapper Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of your son. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Haynes
December 12, 2010
Roberta, John & family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your son's passing. Let precious memories help to lessen the pain and sorrow in the days ahead.
Barbara (Millette) Haynes
jim & Peg everett
December 12, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
cathy wilcox-hodgkins
December 12, 2010
Roberta my heart is heavy and torn for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayes.
Cathy Wilcox-Hodgkins
December 12, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Patricia Blain
former Plainfield High teacher
shirley&jim&family arnold mcnally
December 12, 2010
rest in peace john G.B.N.G.B.F
Brian Eskelinen
December 11, 2010
John and Roberta, Words cannot express how sorry I am in the death of your son. You and your family will be in my prayers and if theres anything I can do, please contact me. [email protected]
Donna Avila
December 11, 2010
My sympathy goes out to John's parents and his family.
The Figueroa Family
December 11, 2010
Our family is heartbroken for yours. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that in time the memories of your sweet son will be a source of comfort to you and that those memories will help to ease your pain.
Terry Demers-Hood
December 11, 2010
Roberta, I am so sorry. There are just no words. I will pray for you and your family. Terry Demers-Hood
Ed & Rhonda Sullivan
December 11, 2010
Our condolences, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laurie Velidow
December 11, 2010
As a parent my heart aches for you in the loss of your son. May God see you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Jackie Dubois
December 11, 2010
John
We are pulling for you, his Mom and all who loved your son. God Bless!
December 11, 2010
Roberta, My sincere and deepest condolences to you and your family.Dawn Brown-Hope
December 11, 2010
Our sincerest condolences to you Johnny, Bert, Jenn & Jessie, my friend. All our love, Teach and Doreen, former President and First Lady, Boozefighters MC, Moosup CT and Seekonk
Mr. and Mrs Beauregard
December 11, 2010
I'am so sorry for your loss. my condolences go to you and your family during these tough times. god bless keep your heads high.
Elizabeth & Gillis Family
December 11, 2010
May the spirits keep your family close in this time of need and keep your son safe until you may all meet again.
Blessed Be.
Tyler Duchesneau
December 11, 2010
I am sorry you had to leave us so soon.
Just a friend,
Tyler Duchesneau of Windham,Ct
Peg Schaeffer
December 11, 2010
Bert - My heart goes out to you in this time of loss. This has to be devastating for you. Here's a long distance hug and you're in my prayers.
SUZANNE WILSON
December 11, 2010
JOHN, ROBERTA & FAMILY, MAY THE MEMORIES OF JOHNNY LIFT YOUR HEARTS. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU.
Sheila Latour
December 11, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Leslie Kernozek
December 11, 2010
John, My heart aches for you & your family...you are in my prayers. Your friend Leslie,
Stephen Madejek
December 11, 2010
Our thoughts an prayers go out to you an your family John. You will forever be remembered in our hearts. Bleed green stay griswold strong wolverines at heart.
michelle w
December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your lose I lost my brother when he was 19 years old to a tragic accident I know how you all feel, life will get easier and just realize that John is always looking down on all of you and whenver you want to talk to him just talk he will hear you.
God bless you all
Ken and Donna Sharkey
December 10, 2010
Roberta,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laurrie Becotte
December 10, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
Donnie & Laurrie Becotte
Lori (Stone) Butenas
December 10, 2010
John, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim & Ann Jones
December 10, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Erin Thornton
December 10, 2010
God bless You, and your Family., It's so sad that you had to leave this world so soon.
Debi Nousiopoulos
December 10, 2010
Dear Roberta and family, our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Johnny will be missed by all he was such a remarkable young man and your pride and joy. May God grant you comfort and strength and know friends have you in their hearts, Sincerely, Debi and the staff from the salon.
Tracie Sneed
December 10, 2010
John & Family,
There aren't enough words to express our sorrow for the loss of your son, John. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days that lie ahead.
- Clayton & Tracie Sneed
December 10, 2010
God Bless your family during this time of loss! My deepest condolences!!!
Marionette( Anderson)Owens
Marisol Rivera-Bryant
December 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Pittman
December 10, 2010
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.”
So sorry about your loss...many thoughts and prayers for your family.
Tom Santos
December 10, 2010
We don’t know each other, but I do feel your pain. I lost my only child to a car accident, he was 21 years old. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. There are no magic words to make you feel better. Only time helps to ease the pain. The love of John and those around you will help you get through this horrible tragedy. These people will be known as your Guardian Angels. I don’t know if you believe in God, if you do, please don’t blame him, he cries too. He doesn’t take his children, they come to him. May God bless all of you, and if you need a shoulder to cry on I am available.
Tom Santos, Author
My Son Todd & My Guardian Angels. Mysontodd.com
December 10, 2010
To John & Roberta & Jennifer and Jessica.
So sorry for your loss.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and hopes that your many good memories will give you strength and lift your spirits in this difficult time.
John,Kerry Payne and Family
brandon luberto
December 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bonnie Labrecque
December 10, 2010
Roberta, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brendan & Maria O'connor
December 10, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy chenail
December 10, 2010
Roberta and family,sorry to hear about your loss.My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
December 10, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. May God Bless all of you at this difficult time for the Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Rick, Viviana, Kayla, Brandon, & Bryan
Wendy Fox (Clapper)
December 10, 2010
John my deepest sympathy to you and your family at this horrible time. Johnny was a great kid and you have yourself to thank for that. He will continue to be in all of our hearts. Love you guy!
Barbara Hellmers
December 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you John and Roberta. I too know the great pain that you feel. I lost my son Gregg Clapper 25 years ago and the pain never goes away just grab ahold of the memories that you have of him and remember he is always with you.
Bonni Hellmers
December 10, 2010
To the Clapper Family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. JC was a wonderful kid and we will all miss seeing that smile.
Bonni and Eliezer
Peggy G
December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. May you find peace in your sorrow.
My condolences to your family
Angela Theofane
December 10, 2010
To the Entire Clapper Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. Angela
Krista C.
December 10, 2010
I didn't know Jon too well, i just saw him in the hallways at school with Sativa, all the time. They were the cutest couple, in my opnion at school. I'm sorry about your loss, He is watching over you now, your own personal angel. God Bless You.
Louise Zadora
December 10, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you...
Love, Midget
Lynda Jean
December 10, 2010
To the entire "Clapper Family". Our thoughts and prayers are extended to you all. John will be forever in the hearts of all that knew him and also the hearts of the people that yet to met him. John's love for his family and friends and infectious smile will be with you forever as he watches over you all.
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breathe away"
Again sorry for your loss.
The Jean Family
Bob, Lynda & Brandon
December 10, 2010
I am extremely sorry to hear about the loss of John. He will be remembered. your family is in my prayers.
BOB N JOANNE
December 10, 2010
WE ARE BOTH SO SORRY OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON.....WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR ALL
Rachael Kudej
December 10, 2010
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Arline Keeney
December 10, 2010
Roberta And Jenn Our Deepest Deepest Sympathy. No Words Can Express The Way We Feel. May God Bless You Both.
Gary & Linda Sanders
December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers our with you.
December 10, 2010
Roberta and John,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I wish there was more that I could say. I can only pray that the Lord comforts you all during your deep time of grief and sadness. God Bless, love always, Liz Rose
Liz Rose
December 10, 2010
Roberta and John,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your son. I wish there was more that I could say. I can only pray that the Lord comforts you all during your deep time of grief and sadness. God Bless, love always, Liz Rose
Douglas Duarte
December 10, 2010
My prayers and condolences to the Clapper family and friends.
Jody Courtemanche-Aubin
December 10, 2010
Uncle John, Aunt Roberta, Jen And Family my heart is with you. May all of your memories hug your soul.I love you all..
Kim Baxter
December 10, 2010
Bert,Chuck,& Jenn.....my heart is breaking for you I know there is nothing I can say to ease the pain you are feeling. Please just know that you are in my thoughts and my heart. Reflect on your happy, wonderful, loving memories of Johnny and try to smile. Love you guys!!!
Nicole Bellisle
December 10, 2010
Clapper Family,
This is a tragedy that will never be forgotten. Even though I was not a personal friend of Johns' I have very many friends that knew each teenager who lost their life. I have a very heavy heart and my prayers go out to each family. John, rest easy bud and you'll always be in my heart.
Helen Shockey
December 10, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Courtney Ayers
December 10, 2010
Clapper Family;
John was such a great guy. He was always smiling and having fun. His greatest joy was Sativa. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob and Paula Herr
December 10, 2010
Roberta, Jennifer, John and family...
Words are not enough to express the sorrow that we feel in your loss of Johnny. May the many, many memories you have of Johnny comfort you, strengthen you, and give you peace. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
In Deepest Sympathy,
Bob and Paula Herr
Vaughn & BJ Russell
December 10, 2010
John, We want to send our heartfelt sympathies to you and the whole family.. You will be in our heart and prayers..
December 10, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Goyette Family
Bones and Kathy
December 10, 2010
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you my friend.
Jordin
December 10, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. my condolences go to you and your family during these tough times. god bless keep your heads high.
Christine Hebert
December 10, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your child.
December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Beth Malin
Griswold Friends of Music
Pete Aubin
December 10, 2010
To the Clapper Family,
All my prayers and sympathies go out to you all. May your memories outweigh your sorrows.
Coach
December 10, 2010
To the entire Family
we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We have so many found memories of jonny as a child in the neighborhood laughing and playing. May god bless you in this time of sorrow.
Sincerely
Laura and Bob Champagne
Shannon Sherman
December 10, 2010
John,
My son, Brian, was to enter the United States Marine Corps with you next year. Semper Fi young man, Semper Fi.
You will truly be missed. You were kind, funny, and a great friend to my son. My heart goes out to your family.
The Sherman Family
jJOE AND MELISSA
December 10, 2010
WE MET JHONNY A FEW TIMES AND HAD THE MOST AMAZING SMILE THAT WOULD TURN YOUR HEAD.HE WILL BE MISSED.YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS TIME.
Christine & Vic Cote
December 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 10, 2010
To the Clapper family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Central Sports Crew
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