Lyth, Jr., John J.

John J. Lyth, Jr., 96, of Berlin, husband of Violet Boissoneau Lyth, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. John was born to the late John J. Lyth, Sr., and Carrie Westman Lyth in 1925. He grew up in Newington, attended Newington High School with the Class of 1943. John was a U.S. Navy Veteran, proudly serving his country during World War II. After his honorable service, he returned to Newington and remained there until 1997 when he moved to Berlin. John worked many years for Kessler Construction Company as General Superintendent until retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Newington Mason Sequin Lodge 140, the American Legion Post 117, the VFW 10792-DAV and was a member of the Church of Christ Congregational in Newington for 65 years. Left to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Violet Boissoneau Lyth; his son, William F. Lyth and wife Debra; his daughter JoAnn L. Huffman and husband Michael; and his daughter, Cheryl L. Tine and husband, Michael. Besides his wife and children, he leaves eight grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. John is also survived by three step-children, Dean Boissoneau and his wife, Peggy; Neil Boissoneau and his wife, Deborah; and Cheryl Boissoneau and her husband, Bruce Gobi; along with four step-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. John was predeceased by his parents, his first wife, Margaret H. Lyth, his sister Evelyn Lyth, and his foster brother, Howard Werklin. A private graveside service with military honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill. Donations may be made to: Shriners Hospitals for Children, Processing Center, P.O. Box 863765, Orlando, FL 32886, or online at: lovetotherescue.org or to the Church of Christ Congregational, 1075 Main St. Newington, CT 06111 or online at: newingtonucc.org/donation. Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial is assisting John's family. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.duksa.net.

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