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John Lear Obituary
John P. Lear, Jr., died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. John was born March 15, 1966 in New Haven, son of Maureen Roberti Lear and John P. Lear, Sr., both of Branford. John was the owner and operator of both European Specialists and Tires Express in Branford. John was above all an excellent businessman, as well as a committed member of the Branford Rotary Club, and well known member of the Branford community. He was a devoted father to his children and greatly supported all their activities. He was a passionate volunteer for the Branford High School Performing Arts musicals and plays; where he was highly involved with the set construction crew for many years. John had a contagious laugh, loved playing practical jokes, and especially enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson. Besides his parents, John is survived by his two children, Kellee and Danny Lear of Branford, his fiancé Julie Penwell of Branford, and his sisters, Deborah Lear of Branford, and Kelsey Lear of Plantsville.
Friends are invited to a visitation Friday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford. A funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 in Trinity Episcopal Church, on the green in Branford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the BHS Performing Arts, c/o Branford High School, 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. For directions and online memorial see www.wsclancy.com.
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Pat Terry
May 18, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of John's sudden death. I knew him for many years and he was a helpful and honest business person. I just recently bought tires from him and wished him well in his latest business. He was a truly fine man and I send his family and friends my thoughts and prayers. So sad.
Karen Modine
May 15, 2018
Debbie and family,
I just heard about your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 12, 2018
My wife and I offer our deepest condolences to John,Sr. and all the Lear family on John Jr's. untimely passing. We have been John's customers for about 14 years and during all these years he was always honest, tremendously skilled as mechanic and business man and did it all with a fine sense of humor. He would always go the extra step to assure our 2002 93 Saab and other vehicles were repaired and maintained properly. He was as unique as they come, an honest and nice person.
George Pertesis
Bonita Springs, Fla.
Daniel Bellucci
May 11, 2018
John fixed my first 2000 Saab 9-3 when no one else could. His honesty and unlimited wealth of knowledge gave me the piece of mind to buy two more 9-3's from him without hesitation. He will be greatly missed.
Susan Zevola
May 11, 2018
I have been a customer of John's for more than 8 years. He was the most honest businessman that I've ever encountered which is particularly telling in the auto repair industry. And he definitely had a great sense of humor. Deepest condolences to his family and employees. He will surely leave a void in many people's lives.
May 11, 2018
In the 25 years of publishing my advertising book I always told John that he was one of the top businessmen I knew. I first met him in his little shop on top of Branford hill and watched him grow into the success that he had today. He was always had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke around. He was one of the few business that I loved to stop by to visit and maybe do more kidding than business. Since I retired I haven't been around the area too much; but I was going to stop by last week until I got distracted at the last second. He is surely going to missed by everyone.
Sincerely, Pat Patterson
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