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John J. Doohan
1968 - 2023
John J. Doohan
1968 - 2023
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BORN
1968
DIED
2023
John Doohan Obituary
SEYMOUR: John J. Doohan, age 54, entered peaceful rest on January 18, 2023, at Griffin Hospital, with his family by his side. He was the beloved fiancée of Candace Mitchell of Seymour.
John was born in New Haven on August 26, 1968, son of Sharon Kelsey and Gordon L. Kelsey of Naugatuck. He had worked as a roofer throughout his lifetime. John was a fan of the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR. He enjoyed playing Keno and above all spending time with his daughter Samantha.
In addition to his parents and fiancée, he leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Samantha Doohan of Seymour, sister, Dawn Buckley (Franklin) of Ansonia, nieces, Sonia Bobbie Doohan-Tandon of Orange and Kelsey Buckley of Ansonia as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert W. Doohan III.
A celebration of John’s life will take place in the future and will be announced by the family. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. To sign John’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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February 11, 2023
You were a true friend. Rest up in paradise my friend.
Cindy Dojnia
January 28, 2023
My childhood friend, you will be missed. My heart goes out to Candace and Sam. May you rest in peace my friend. Until we meet again. Give Seany a kiss for me.
Gidget Mason
January 24, 2023
We send our condolences to the family. I just found out. Sorry for your loss.
Debbie Mason
January 24, 2023
He will be missed dearly! To the family ,bee are sending our condolences.
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Ronald Kozon
January 23, 2023
I thought that John was a nice guy!!!! I just heard about this today (1/23/2023). Rest in Peace!!!!!!!!
Ray McGhee
January 22, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ernie and Brenda (Anderson) DiGiovanni
January 22, 2023
Sharon, Gordon, Dawn & Candace,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May he RIP and Paradise and be with Bobby again in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Helen Verch
January 21, 2023
John may you rest in peace.My love and prayers to my sister Sharon and brother in law Gordon, my niece Dawn and her family, and John's Daughter's Cassandra, Samantha. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Rich
January 21, 2023
To Sharon Gordon dawn and his daughter casondra I am so sorry for your loss he will be missed love Carol and ron
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