John Edward Boxley

John Edward Boxley departed this life for life everlasting on December 8, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1967 in New Britain, CT to the Late Charles E. Boxley and Aquila Yopp Boxley Levine.John received his formative years and early education in Middletown, CT. Upon moving back to New Britain, he continued his education in the New Britain school system.
John loved football and in his early years he loved boxing, BUT his passion was fishing. John could sing and he loved to write his own music. John was the life of the party at family events and get togethers, singing and telling jokes (clowning). John was a loving, compassionate and caring person. He would often think of others before himself. John was a good friend too many and he never met a stranger.
John leaves all his love to his loving children, his hopes and dreams to Shavonna, Jalen, Jarrett, Jabreea, Brianna, Jayla, Johnathan & Jordan.
John leaves precious memories to his brother, Wayne Yopp Boxley of New Britain. Two sisters Robin Boxley of New Britain and Tora Boxley of Middletown.
He also leaves cherished memories too several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends.
John was predeceased by his parents and grandparents, his brother, Anthony Boxley and sister, Michele Yopp Boxley.
A Homegoing Celebration will be held on Friday (December 19, 2025) at 11:00 AM in the Shaker-Hill Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Ave. New Britain. Family and friends are invited to call from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM just prior to the service.
Committal Service and final resting place will be in Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley St. New Britain.
To share a memory of John or to express condolences to the Boxley Family, please visit www.shakerfuneralhome.com.