John J. Suprono, 85, a resident of Northford for 38 years until moving to Killingworth, passed away Monday, November 11, 2013 at Shoreline Medical Center, Guilford.  He was the husband of 58 years to the late Erna Martin Suprono. John was born in New Haven on November 3, 1928; son of the late John and Ethel Yates Suprono; served his country faithfully in U.S. Navy for two years during WW II as a Fireman 1st Class; had worked for Gulf Oil Company as a driver/salesman for 30 years until his retirement in 1986.  Father of Kurt Suprono, Karen Miller (Jeffrey), Lynn Eimutis (Wilburn Seaquist) and Maria Castellano (Robert).  Grandfather of Nancy, Susan, Jamie and Jeffrey.  Brother of Leslie Suprono and the late Donald Suprono, Joseph Supron and Paul Suprono.  Also survived by many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday evening at 8:00 with the Rev. David Eger officiating.  Family and friends may call from 5:00 pm until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. www.obituaries.northhavenfuneral.com