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John Danahey Obituary
John was born in Stonington on March 13, 1918. He was one of three children born to the late John and Helen Crean Danahey and is survived by a brother, Edward, of Groton. A sister, Helen Danahey, predeceased John.
John married Aileen Amaral of Stonington in 1947 and is survived by his wife and three children, Timothy, of Washington, D.C., Diane Metcalfe of Nantucket and her husband, George, and Nancy White and her husband, Blunt, of Stonington.
John graduated from the Stonington Borough School in the class of 1937 and began his working career as a machine trade apprentice in 1937 at the Atwood Machine Company in Stonington. John retired in 1987 from Davis Standard in Pawcatuck as the chief manufacturing engineer.
Mr. Danahey served his county by joining the Navy in 1943 serving in World War II and was recalled to active duty in 1951 to serve during the Korean conflict.
John was a local hero in the Borough during the 1938 hurricane, helping people to safety during the height of the storm. He had many friends and was a member of the "Stonington Point Gang" who for many years met at Stonington Point in the Borough to socialize on Sunday mornings. He was also a member of the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society, the American Legion in Stonington and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Mystic. He loved spending time with his five grandchildren, Katie and Billy White, Kirsten Congleton and her husband, Lindsay, and Erik and Emily Metcalfe; and his great-grandchild, Ethan Congleton.
John was a familiar and friendly face at Skipper's Dock in Stonington where he enjoyed listening to jazz and would peak people's interest with his knowledge and history of the Borough. He will be truly missed.
Funeral arrangements are private.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Hospice of Southeastern CT Inc., 179 Gallivan Lane, Uncasville, CT 06382.
The Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic has charge of arrangements. Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com for an online message of condolence.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Danahey
Shaun & Janet Welsh
November 18, 2007
Upbeat was John. Never a sad story and plenty of time to listen to you. Served his country as our fathers did. Was proud of his family , state and family. He loved his wife of many years. We lift glass to you John!
Dave Valinski
November 18, 2007
Tim: I am sorry to hear about your Father John, passing away. He is resting much better now. My prayers are with you, your mom, and your sisters and their families.
Kathleen Perry
October 31, 2007
Dear Aileen and Family,
My thoughts go out to you with a heavy heart. I have such wonderful John memories of great times shared, cocktails raised and laughing until the tears flowed. Aileen, thank you for all of the joy you and John bought into my life over the years.
I offer my love, friendship and support to you.
I share this quote from Eleanor Roosevelt because it is John in the truest sense." True friends leave footprints in your heart"
Thank you for the greatest gift of friendship.
Much Love,
Kathleen
Norma & Tom Lauder
October 31, 2007
Dear Aileen and family: Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your husband
Bob DePerry
October 30, 2007
To Tim & Family,
Our Thoughts of Heartfeft Sympathy are with you.
Bob DePerry & Family
Harry Muller
October 30, 2007
John was good friend and will be sadly missed. I was glad to see him at the class reunion this summer.
Gene & Patti Amaral
October 30, 2007
We miss John already. He was more than a brother in law, he was also a good friend. He and Aileen spent their honeymoon with us in Sarasota. We always looked forward to visiting them in Stonington and them visiting us in Sarasota. He will be sorely missed!
Cousin Margaret Vargas D;Avanzo
October 30, 2007
October 30,2007Dear Aileen and family I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to you at the death of your dearly beloved husband. I have fond memories of his lovely nature and fun at all family gathering in Stonington. Love, Margaret Vargas D'Avanzo
Jordan Carreira
October 30, 2007
John will be sadly missed but I will always think of him and will be sure to raise my martini glass up to him. He was one of the greatest uncles one could hope for and we loved him dearly!
Joseph Grills
October 30, 2007
To whom it may concern;John was one of the finest men in our Class of 1937.I also served in W W 2 and Korean conflict till 1951.
Joseph R.Grills class of 1937
Alice Burdick
October 30, 2007
Aileen and Cousins,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Alice Burdick and family
BETTY & DICK GOMES
October 30, 2007
TO OUR FAMILY! JOHN WAS OUR BUDDY, OUR FRIEND, OUR FAMILY. ONE OF THE BEST GUYS GOING. EVERYBODY KNEW AND LIKED JOHN. HE MADE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE NO MATTER WHO YOU WERE.HE WILL BE MISSED SO BADLY. DICK AND I HAVE SOME OF THE GREATEST MEMORIES OF JOHN. AT LAST HE WILL MEET BUNNY BERIGAN!
David & Sharon Pacheco
October 30, 2007
Dear Aileen and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you at this very sad time, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat Moody
October 30, 2007
A wonderful man, will be truly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Kathy Coco
October 30, 2007
Dear Tim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can take comfort in the happy memories.
Sincerely,
Kathy and Joe
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