John Chapman

Montville — John Edward Chapman “Chappy,” 59, of Uncasville, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, surrounded by family and friends.

John was born in New London, on Sept. 23, 1958, son of the late Percy Dudley and the late Anne Marie (O’Connor) Chapman. John was a tribal member of the Mohegan Tribe. He also worked as an electrical supervisor and manager for 20 years at Mohegan Sun and retired in 2017. He was also employed for 19 years as an electrician at Electric Boat.

He is survived by a sister, Grace Anne Chapman and Bill of New London; and three brothers, Frank Chapman and Christie of North Stonington, Dudley and Jan Chapman of Medina, Ohio and Bruce and Linda Chapman of Oakdale. He is also survived by his nephews and nieces, Matt Chapman, Cody Chapman, Kristen Smith, Lindsay Bollenbach, Norah Chapman, Alexandra Woodhall, Stephen Chapman, Ian Chapman and Ben Chapman. John is also survived by so many faithful friends, but must recognize the few that were dear to his heart, Norman Tonucci, Ron McDaniel, Richard Dole, Mark (Fingers), Mary and Kelsey, David and Kolt MacCracken.

Chappy Served on the Board of Directors for 10 years at Native Sons Ltd. He was also a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #261 and in 1990 received the Life Saving Award. A graduate of Waterford High School, Class of 1976, Chappy excelled in any sport he put his mind to. He received the Football Player of the Year Award at Waterford High School. Went All-State his senior year scoring six touchdowns in one game and received Channel 8’s player of the week. He went on to get inducted to the High School All-Americans for his achievements in football. Also playing Waterford baseball, he was All-ECC and played on the State Championship team in 1976. His favorite saying was “No High Five, Go High 4.” Chappy also served on the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation, loved to go fishing and feeding the wildlife. Chappy was always the life of the party. He loved to dance and make you smile, loved music; his favorite band was Godsmack. He was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Giants. He loved his dog Percy more than anything in this world; he had passed away a few years ago. He enjoyed every moment and lived life to the fullest on his terms.

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Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 16 , at Mohegan Tribal Burial Grounds, Fort Shantok, Uncasville. A celebration of life will be held at the Polish Club, 85 Maple Ave., Uncasville, following burial services. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London.

Donations in his memory may be made in his name to John E. Chapman “Chappy” Memorial Scholarship. Please make checks payable to WHS Scholarship Fund. Waterford High School, ATTN: Kirk Samuelson, 20 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385. Please include in the memo line, John Chappy Chapman Memorial Scholarship.