Obituary: John "Jack" Joseph Freeman, 82, of New Haven

Obituary courtesy of Porto Funeral Home:

John "Jack" Joseph Freeman (82) of New Haven, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home after a long illness. He was the faithful husband of Frances P. Freeman, who passed away this past January, with whom he was married for over 59 years.
Predeceased by Fran and his parents, Robert J. Freeman Sr. and Volita Pozika Freeman of West Haven, Jack is survived by his three sons, John, Paul, and Mark; his three daughters-in-law, Robin, Bini, and Heather; and his eight grandchildren, Noah, Jonah, Seth, Caleb, Barrett, Ellery, Logan, and Meghan. Jack is also survived by his younger brother, Robert J. Freeman Jr. of Hamden.

A lifelong resident of New Haven, Jack served six years in the Army Reserve and worked for 41 years at the United Illuminating Company. Jack was also the godfather to seven godchildren, a fact in which he took great pride.

After meeting Fran, the greatest thing to ever happen to him, they married in 1963 and started their family in New Haven, only blocks from where Jack grew up. Adored by his grandchildren, ‘Poppy’ was never happier than when his grandchildren were around. He and Fran spent their retirement as devoted grandparents, always ready to revel in their grandchildren’s successes and accomplishments.

These past eleven months have not been easy without Fran, but it is a comfort for the two of them to be together again, having not missed a Christmas apart.

His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven Friday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Interment will be private. Friends may call THURSDAY from 5:00-8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assn. at www.heart.org.