John F. Lynch, 74, a lifelong resident of Hamden, passed away on Sunday, September 17th, 2023, at his home. Born in New Haven on October 9th, 1948, he was the son of the late Vincent and Frances Harten Lynch. John served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era as an Infantry Man in the 1st Air Calvary Division, Specialist 4 and was the recipient of the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Air, and Bronze Star Medals, the Combat Infantry Badge and was a Rifle Sharpshooter. He had worked for the Southern Connecticut Gas Company for over 40 years until his retirement. Father of Jamie (Stu) Hawkins. Grandfather of Lily and Rosie Hawkins. Brother of Vincent Lynch and Kathy Wanat. Also survived by his partner and caregiver of 23 years Robin Gengaro, and all of his beloved nieces & nephews.
The visiting hours will be Friday, Sept. 22nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Blessed Sacrament Church/St. Paul VI Parish, 321 Circular Avenue, Hamden on Saturday morning, Sept. 23rd at 10:30 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Military honors will immediately follow the Mass in the front of the church. Interment will be private and at the convenience the family.
Our VCH, Veterans Coffee House meets monthly at the Wallingford Senior Center which not only gives our Vets the chance to socialize but also take part in enjoying a guest speaker which are related to military topics. We were founded in 2017 by Mark Halliday and Robert Boucher. Our Veterans are an exceptional group and our intention is to offer assistance and support.
At this very difficult time, our group would like to honor the loss of John Lynch as a fallen brother. Our military Veterans send out their heartfelt condolences to the Lynch family and friends. As an Army Veteran, he had joined an elite group of honorable men and women and our Country will forever be in his debt.