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John Firlik Obituary
Sterling - John F. Firlik Jr., 61, devoted husband to Dianna M. (Crandall) Firlik, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 9, 2020.
He was born Oct. 23, 1958, in Middletown, CT, a son of Shirley A. (Burgon) Mullane and the late John F. Firlik Sr. He resided in Sterling for most of his life, where he was active in town politics for years, and was elected to serve as a Selectman.
John was a member and president of the Putnam Fish and Game Club in Woodstock. He was an enthusiastic supporter of the Second Amendment and a certified NRA instructor.
He enjoyed riding his Indian motorcycle and restoring Farmall tractors.
Besides his wife he leaves 2 sons, John F. Firlik III and Joseph J. Firlik; a daughter, Julie M. Firlik; a granddaughter, Ella V. Firlik; a brother, Bruce A. Firlik, and also several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his stepfather James S. Mullane, and his brother Michael E. Mullane.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Sept.19, 2020, at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery, Central Village.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Putnam Fish and Game Club.
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Heather Goss
April 19, 2021
Iam very sorry to hear this ..john was always nice to me he was my brotherlaw of my late husband mike mullane
Michelle (Coderre) Carragher
September 14, 2020
Diana and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences , thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Judy and Harold LIncoln
September 13, 2020
Diana and family, We are so sorry for your loss! Our deepest condolences to all of you!
Yvette Grabowski
September 13, 2020
Diana,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband John. Please accept my condolences.
Pamela Rose
September 13, 2020
My condolences go out to the entire family at this difficult time. Heaven gained another angel. May God Bless you all.
Catherine Smith Utz
September 13, 2020
Dianna and family I am so very sorry to hear of John’s passing. May your many wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. My sincerest condolences and prayers. Cathy Smith, high school friend
anonymous
September 12, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Another gone waayyy to soon unfortunately......
The picture captures him perfect..
Lisa Long
September 12, 2020
Oh Diana I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Definitely in my thoughts.
Eileen Kania
September 12, 2020
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked with John many years ago at Spirol. He was a very nice person. Dianna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Eileen Kania
Judy Andrade
September 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. John was a very kind, patient, and gentle man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Jean Collelo
September 12, 2020
I’m so saddened to hear about John. My condolences to the family . Praying for you Dianna. Jean Collelo
Eileen Ann Berti
September 12, 2020
John was an outstanding person. We were lucky to have him and he can never be replaced.
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