John Machon, 94, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Arden House Health & Rehab, Hamden. John was born in New Haven on April 8, 1918; son of the late Jan and Elizabeth Posack Machon; served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II and was the recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star. John was a truck driver in the area and was a member of the Teamsters Local #443. Brother of Mary DeSanto of North Haven, Anne Pringle of OK, Helen (Al) Kaymer of FL and the late Michael Machon. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning Dec. 26th at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Holy Transfiguration Orthodox Church, 285 Alden Ave., New Haven, CT 06515.
I lost a best friend whose company I always enjoyed..whose advise and role as a mentor in all ways was always sought and respected. He could always be counted on for his support and hands on help. He never asked for anything in return. His smile came easy and couldn’t be ignored. When things were hectic he’d say, “Take it slow and easy”…and that was enough to allow you to take a breath and move on through things in a successful way.
John has earned his peace and presence with God. His work here was done. He will be missed by many.
My family extends condolences to all of his family.
May you rest in peace.