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John Glowney Obituary
1940-2025
John J. Glowney, 84, of Danbury, husband of Marilyn (Wixon) Glowney, died on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Danbury Hospital.
Mr. Glowney was born in Brewster, NY, a son to Leo and Ellen (Enzian) Glowney. He attended Brewster, NY schools.
A carpenter by trade, he then was employed by the W.F. Tomlinson Co.of Danbury and later in his retirement drove a school bus for the Danbury school system.
A U.S. Army veteran, he served from November 13, 1963 to November 12, 1965 attaining the rank of Private First Class.
He was a member of St. Gregory the Great Church of Danbury.
In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he is survived by 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Glowney was predeceased by two brothers, Leo Glowney and Robert Glowney and by two sisters, Mary Hollis and Nancy Medeiros.
Friends will be received in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9 Granville Ave., Danbury on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Burial will take place in Wooster Cemetery, Danbury at the direction of the family.
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Donna Stelzel
Yesterday
Dear Mrs Glowney and family, my sincere condolences on the passing of John. I have very fond memories of him with my father, George Kolessar. The laughs and good times they had together I will never forget. He was a good man. Stay strong and keep loving memories. God bless you and your family.
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Sandra & Alan Boluch
December 9, 2025
So sorry to hear this. He was a nice neighbor he will be missed.
Frederick Gallagher
December 8, 2025
Sorry for your loss
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