John F. Campbell

John F. Campbell, 92, of Middletown, passed away peacefully in his home of 54 years on January 8. Born in Jamaica, Queens, son of the late Patrick and Mary (Barrett), he was raised in New York. He was predeceased by Ann, his loving wife of 54 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1951 and served during the Korean War until his honorable discharge in 1957. John then went back to work for NAPA, where he worked until his retirement in 1992, and where he forged life-long friendships. He moved his family to Middletown, CT in 1967, and was very involved in the lives of his four children, including volunteering as a little league coach. John was known for his easy-going demeanor and his good humor. He was a wonderful man, a great father, and was immensely loved and cherished by his family and everyone he met. During his retirement years, John enjoyed life by traveling and spending time with his children and his beloved grandchildren. A devout Catholic throughout his life, John was a parishioner of St. Pius X in Middletown for many years. John leaves four children, Carol Daly and her husband Jim of Palm Bay, FL, John and his wife Heidi of Madison, Tom and his wife Lynn of Farmington, and Joe of Lebanon; 8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 12th at 8:30 a.m. from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High St., Middletown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Church at 10 a.m. Burial with full military honors will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 12th from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John’s name may be made to St. Pius X Parish, 310 Westfield Street, Middletown, CT 06457.