John F. “Jack the Barber” Klein, 68, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. He was the husband of 48 years to Mary Ann Kennedy Klein. Jack was born in New Haven on December 9, 1945; son of the late Frederick T. and E. Marian Fox Klein; was a graduate of Bullard-Havens Barber School; was a self-employed barber in the Montowese section of North Haven for many years and was a member of the Master Barbers Association. Jack loved gardening, golfing, fishing and was an avid New York Yankees, New York Giants and UCONN Girls Basketball fan. Father of Carolyn (Ron) Grube II, Jennifer Klein and her fiancé Peter Melchionno, Rebecca Klein and her fiancé David Mayer and the late Jacquelyn Klein. Brother of Pamela D. Doll. Grandfather of Ron Grube III, Jack Grube, McKayla Melchionno and Eli Mayer. Uncle of Gregory Doll, Patrick Doll and his fiancé Kaylee Massicotte.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning 9:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 am. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, CT Chapter, 2975 Silas Deane Hwy., Ste. 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
To the Klein family: My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family during this time. Sorry about the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. I remember when he use to come over and cut my dads hair (Anthony Guidone) he was so kind and thoughtful to my dad and mom.
Jack brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of memories. We will never be able to forget him. We are praying for you in this difficult time. May his soul rest in pesce.
my sincwew condolences to the klein family, Jack will be sadly missed he will be remembered for his sense of humor you knew when you were going for a hair cut you knew you were going to laugh.R.I.P. buddy your not suffering anymore. GOD MUST HAVE NRRDED A GOOD BARBER. Rest in peace Jack sincerrly Art Scott
Dear Pam Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
God Bless.
Dear Pam and family. So very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending my love, hugs and prayers across the miles to my cousins. God bless my Godfather, my cousin Jack.
So long old friend of 40 years. Rest in peace.
Mary Ann,
Fred and I were saddened to hear of Jack"s passing. Fred loved when he was the last one in the shop and jack would lock up and they would have a beer together and talk about their gardens. We will pray for your family at this very difficult time. Stay strong
and think of all the great memories you have had thru the years.
Mary & Fred Lombardo
Jen & Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family
I just came across this page. I grew up a couple of miles down the road on Quinnipiac Ave in North Haven. Not far from Jack’s Barber Shop. My late father (Walter) used to get his hair cut there in the 70’s and early 80’s. Jack Klein was a great guy. May his soul Rest In Peace and condolences to his family.