Jon Tyler Segar

Jon Tyler Segar, known as "Tyler", passed away on July 24th, 2024 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, after a short stay. Tyler was born, February 2nd, 1941, in Rockford, IL. He took an interest in History at a very young age; impressing and surprising (and even embarrassing) his teachers with his extensive knowledge of obscure presidents, world geography and dates of historic wars and events.

Tyler often said that the greatest gift he ever received was a library card. A voracious reader from a young age, he checked out stacks of history books on a weekly basis; a habit that continued his entire life. On weekends, he would go to Manhattan to visit his favorite bookstore.

As an adult, he taught history and other subjects in the Hartford school system. On occasion he was consulted by historians to aid in their research. Eventually, he wrote his own book, recounting his years as a teacher in the Hartford public school system. "If Your Telephone Isn't Working, Please Call the Office", by JT Victor (his pen name), is a true account of the adventures, educational triumphs and bureaucratic aberrations of working in the Hartford public school system.

Tyler was an active member of his Union, fighting for the rights of his fellow teachers. He worked his way up to VP Area Coordinator and was always ready to fight and negotiate for fairness.

Tyler took pride in the progress of his students. Similarly, he never stopped learning and reading. He could usually finish the New York Times Sunday crossword in about an hour. He had a keen, dry wit, that made his friends and students smile.

He loved driving around the state in his Mazda Miata.

He loved spending time with his daughter, Tamara.

In 2016 when his beloved Cubs won the World Series, he thought life couldn't get any sweeter. He was also an enormous fan of the Chicago Bears and the UConn Women's basketball team, The Huskies.

He was seriously committed to his vast collection of historic war tanks.

He was predeceased by his favorite cat, Samantha, whom he often told stories about.

He leaves behind his daughter, Tamara Gresh, his best friend, Gary Massa and wife Cheryl Vitale, his poker buddies and numerous friends and colleagues who knew and loved him.

Per his wishes, there will be no services but he would tell you to vote Democrat.