John Peter Vecchio, 61, of Northford, Connecticut, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home. He was the beloved husband of 23 years to the late Suzanne Jakubowski Vecchio. John was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on February 29, 1960 and was the son of Claire Zavistowski Vecchio and the late Joseph Vecchio. He was diamond grading certified GIA, diamond certified and registered jeweler with American Gem Society. John worked as a jeweler for almost 30 years and over the last ten years as a manager for Michael’s Jewelers. He was hard working and a very dedicated worker who always strived for success. He enjoyed gardening in his yard, especially tending to his vegetable garden. Beloved father of Robert J. Vecchio (Julie), Tyler J. Vecchio and Krista R. Vecchio. Loving Pop Pop of Daphne and Travis Vecchio. Brother of Jim Vecchio (Isa Ormsby), Diane Chellis (Herb), Barbara King (Matt), Carol Smith (Dana Hardy) and Joanne Brockway (David).
The visiting hours will be on Tuesday, Jan. 4th at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Connecticut from 5 to 7 PM. A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 7 PM. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Our hearts are broken. What a wonderful legacy he left in his children. We miss you so.
Sweet brother John, we love you and miss you so much already. It’s so heartbreaking that you were the first to go, but you will always be a part of us. We pray that you and Sue will find eternal peace together. Love Forever, Diane and Herb
John was my boss my mentor and my friend of 16 years. He was a wonderful boss and everyone at our store loved John. He will be missed very much and my heart is broken.
I’m sending love to his children and his family during this difficult time. My heart is with you all.
John was one of my good friends as a teenager in high school. We hung out and did what teenagers do in those days. I’m shocked and very saddened by his passing. John had a heart of gold and was always a true and loyal friend. Even though I have not seen or “hung out” with him in many, many years, I can still see his crooked smile and always remembered when I saw it, there was something funny coming out of his mouth. You will be missed my friend. My warmest regards to his family and I hope there is peace for you somehow.
John was my younger brother out of six siblings, with only two years separating us apart. I was born on Feb. 28th and John had to share his leap year birthday between me and his older brother Jim, born March 1st. We enjoyed so many family gatherings throughout our lives as there were so many occasions to celebrate. John will always be remembered as a sweet and loving member of our family. We enjoyed many good times together from vacations down the shore in Wildwood, NJ to learning how to sail, which John continued to pursue in the Boston Harbor. We skied together with our children and I recently learned of his love for growing his own tomatoes, like his father. He was a great Dad to his three children and he will be forever in our hearts.
I have known John for several years working for Michaels Jewelers. He was wonderful human being and will be greatly missed. Prayers to his children may they have peace!
I will deeply miss my manager and friend.
May he rest in God’s loving care with his Beloved wife Sue.