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John Colwick Obituary

John B. Colwick, Sr., 81, of Newington, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2023. He was the beloved husband of Rhoda (Richards) Colwick for 58 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family on Thursday, February 16th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. His funeral will begin from the funeral home on Friday, February 17th at 9:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Church, Newington. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. To view the full obituary or to share a condolence with his family, please visit www.duksa.net.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 15, 2023.

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Newington Memorial Funeral Home

February 15, 2023

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Carolyn and Gary Miner

February 15, 2023

Goodbye Jack and thank you for being such a wonderful cousin. We shared so many good times together. Thank you for being a part of our wedding. You will be missed. Blessings to Rhoda and the rest of your family. Carolyn and Gary.

Howard Laurie

February 15, 2023

Jack, as my eldest male cousin, you were a huge influence on my life. Family get-togethers every Sunday allowed me to be with & learn from you. Thanks for helping create the man I am. Love to you, Rhoda, & the entire family.

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Maryann Colwick

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Fran and Dick Casasanta

February 14, 2023

Rhoda, John, Dianna, and David.
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your husband John and your Dad. We were very fortunate to have John as a great neighbor and friend for the past 58 years. May he rest in peace.
Fran & Dick

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16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

Feb

17

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial

20 Bonair Avenue, Newington, CT 06111

Feb

17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary Church

Newington, CT

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