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John enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 and served in combat with the 6th Marine Division during World War II. He served on Guadalcanal, the New Georgia Islands, Guam, Okinawa, and North China. He was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation, Naval Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, China Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/2 stars, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, and China War Memorial Medal. During the Korean War he served with a Battalion Landing Team aboard the USS Donner, attached to the Sixth Fleet.
John was employed by the NY, NH, & Hartford, PennCentral, ConRail, and Metro-North railroads, retiring after a combined 42 years.
Affectionately known as "Pop" he will be dearly missed by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Pop enjoyed spending time with his family, reading and watching the news, and staying in touch by writing letters with his trusty typewriter or through special handwritten notes on greeting cards.
His family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 9 am until 10 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Most Holy Trinity Church, 84 North Colony Street, Wallingford at 10:30 AM. Interment with military honors will follow at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org/methods-to-donate/
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Josephine Ioime
February 16, 2022
I loved and will forever love my dear uncle Jackie. I cherish his typed letters; filled with war stories and thoughtful questions about my career and life in California. I will miss him so much. He is forever apart of me, and I am grateful to have been loved by him, and to call him (and his incredible legacy) family. My deepest condolences to Aunt Dolly, and all my cousins. I love you all and pray for your peace and strength now and always.
NICK AIELLO
November 4, 2021
TO THE ALBANESE. FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, IN THE LOSS OF JOHN. I WORKED WITH HIM FROM THE RAILROD. HE REALY WAS A GREAT GUY. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
NICK AIELLO
Diane Azano
November 1, 2021
Aunt Dolly and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. I have many good memories as a young child. May God Bless him. Love to you all.
Joseph DeRosa
November 1, 2021
Jack this is "Rony" your cousin from Milford, long time since your last Christmas Card, actually last year was the first one I missed, for unremembered reasons I also didn't send any cards out in 2021 either. My warmest best whishes to your family, my memory of you as a young person and as the Marine that stopped for a visit, in New York City when you were discharged, I will always be proud of that visit, Tommy, my dad was very happy to see the young man you became. In your picture you look so much like your Dad, Uncle Joe. Rest in Peace
Cousin 'Tony' Joseph DeRosa, Milford.
Maddalena Salacki
October 30, 2021
Aunt Dolly, my prayers are with you. Love you. Maddalena
Maria Cifarelli
October 29, 2021
Dear Carmela,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Barbara and Chuck Satterly
October 29, 2021
Dolly and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing and the struggles of the last few weeks. Jack was a very interesting man. His typed Christmas Card letters were always a pleasure to receive and read. He lived a long and productive life. He loved his family and that love was obviously returned. May your many happy memories, and closeness of family sustain you at this time.
God Bless, and may he rest in peace.
Kathleen Kelly
October 27, 2021
Dear Carmela,
Such a fine gentleman and a patriot who leaves a long legacy of love. I am so sorry for your loss. May the good memories sustain you, especially, dancing together at the Marine’ s Ball! My prayers and love are with you and your family.
Love
Sister Katie
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