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John J. Lyden II, of Branford, CT, died unexpectedly due to medical complications on January 5, 2024. He graduated from Bethel High School in 1983. John proudly served in the United States Navy for 3 years after high school, spending time on the USS Coral Sea. He continued to take great pride in his service and supported his fellow veterans.
John is survived by his brothers O'Malley (Mary T) and Flannigan (Judith) Smith, his nieces Kelly Smith, Meghan Smith, Bridget (John) Dunleavy, Macall (Tony) Robertson, MacKenzie Robertson, and Caitlin (Matt) Hoehn, and his nephews Flannigan (Lynn), Ryan (Caitlyn), and Brandon (Sabrina) Smith. John is also survived by his aunt, Jan Martel, 23 nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
John was predeceased by his mother Jane Lyden and his father John Lyden, as well as his sister and brother-in-law Edwina and Jack Robertson.
He not only loved his family and friends, but he had great affection for his numerous pets: Ninja, his cat, Lapan, his rabbit, five lizards and his three beta fish. John loved to cook and was an avid fan of several sports teams, including Notre Dame, Boston Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics, and the Rams.
A celebration of John's life will take place in the spring, on April 27, 2024, at St. Margaret's Church in Madison, CT. If you wish, contributions in John's name can be made to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford, CT, or any of the local VFW's or American Legions.
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Tony Esposito
October 26, 2024
So many good memories, had seen John in 20 years but he left a lasting impression with me as well as many others.
Sherry Sanabria
April 27, 2024
John J is my cousin. His father was my uncle.Family, Please contact me Sherry Sanabria @ " [email protected]"
Sherry Sanabria
April 27, 2024
John J , as he was called,was my cousin. Yes, my Uncle and Jane were his parents, the youngest of both of their children. I lived in Branford with his Aunt Ronnie ( Veronica) and my father, Ed( Edward). His Aunts on my Mother!s side were Marion and Gladys( who lived in California), Peggy, Rose, Bobby( Barbara) Pal( Anne) and my Mother( Veronica- called Ronnie). John J´s father, John, was the only boy. John´s Mother, Mary King came from Ireland alone on a ship to New York, originally. She left Ireland and her father and brothers. Her Mother ,, had
passed early. My grandmother and John´s Mother married John Lyden. John met and married Jane and lived with her and her three children( Edwina with whom I briefly went to school, and who passed early )and her brothers,
O´Malley and Flannigan. I am sorry that John J has passed so suddenly and so young. I would appreciate any information on our family.
Please let me know where I can text or email any family pictures and please do the same. Sheryl Sejko Sanabria( Sherry)
Usrnm4ths@ gmail.com
I am now living in Boca Raton, Florida, just moving back here from Texas
I have two grown girls and their families and am blessed with six grandchildren, and relatives of John J.
Chuck L
April 19, 2024
John was a great friend, I miss him a lot, he would give you the shirt off his back. We had many good dinners together, see you again one day Johnny Boy
Sheryl Sejko Sanabria
March 16, 2024
John was my cousin. His father was my uncle. So sorry to hear the news.
Ron Onofrio
February 6, 2024
My condolences to John´s family. I have many fond memories from childhood with John. So sad that such a great person was taken so soon. May you rest in peace, my friend and may the family keep his spirit alive with all the great memories.
John R.Giacomini
January 24, 2024
He was a good man was very respectful to my whole family we had a ball
In the 80s when he was in college he convinced me and my friends to go to a college toga party never forget that and seen him at all bars always would buy the first drink for me if I bump into him a man of class . he was very nice to me my dad and my brother a very generous man always help people in need he enjoyed his friends always out and a bout Miss You R.I.P John Your Friend John R. Giacomini
JoAnne Hugendubel
January 22, 2024
I want to extend my sincere condolences to all of you. Shared so many laughs with John.
John L
January 22, 2024
John was a good guy ... we used to hang out talk sports and sports trivia, he made a great burgers! He will be missed sending my thoughts and prayers to his family
Bill McGarry
January 21, 2024
Flannigan and Judy in my thoughts and prayers.
When I was at the Bridgeport Holiday Inn John would come in a lot and visit,
Rest in Peace
Bill McGarry
Gary Deschene
January 21, 2024
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.
Geoff Viscount
January 20, 2024
Rest in peace, John. It's sad that you've now left us, but hopefully to a better place. I am amazed to now find out how many people I knew from other walks of life, that knew you also.
Lisa B
January 19, 2024
Sending my prayers to the Lyden family ... John was a great guy.. he used to frequent my shop for yellow roses for his Mom. He always mentioned her and her love for yellow roses..
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