John William Farrell, 83, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Anna Guerra Farrell.  John was born in New Haven on September 19, 1937 and was the son of the late Raymond and Rose DiBlasi Farrell Sr.  He was a graduate of Hillhouse High School.  John had worked for the former Prior Carrano’s Express as an office manager and later at West Chester Motor Lines for many years until his retirement.  He was a longtime member of St. Monica’s Church and sang in their choir.  John was a volunteer at CT Hospice, Branford; enjoyed playing cards at the senior center, and played pinochle every Friday night with his friends Andy, Babe and Joe for over 40 years.  Father of James (Andrea) Farrell and Roseann Thody.  Grandfather of Lauren and Christopher Farrell, and Steven Thody.  Twin brother of James Farrell and the late Raymond Farrell Jr.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to the SICU at Yale New Haven Hospital for their hard work and dedication.  

The visiting hours will be Sunday, August 8th from 5 to 7 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Saint Ambrose Parish at St. Monica Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford on Monday morning, August 9th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.