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.
Sending our prayers and condolences to Anna, Jim and Roseanne. John was a very kind and gentle soul. He will be greatly missed.
All our love,
Bill and Joanne
Thank you so much
Jim, my sincerest condolences to you and your family 🙏.. May the special memories you have, keep him forever alive in your hearts. Sending prayers 🙏🙏
I knew Johnny for a long time, he was a wonderful man.
May he rest in peace.
Mr Farrell and occasionally John always had a smile for me that was definitely contagious. I was lucky enough to call him my neighbor, my really, really nice friendly neighbor, who also dressed up for Halloween. John would occasionally play cards in our basement with my Dad, Jack, which both of them throughly enjoyed along with a few bus trips and some neighborhood dances. Being the youngest in the neighborhood wasn’t always easy, but the Farrells made it easy for me. My sister Theresa loved John, Pop Pop, Mr Farrell and he loved her and I’m so grateful for that relationship. Anna and John helped my Mom, Peg a ton throughout the years, not only great neighbors but friends also. I know he is Resting In Peace and is in the choir in Heaven💛🎼🌞🙏🥃☺️
I am so sorry to hear of John‘s passing! I worked with him at West Chester motor lines and we shared an office he had a great sense of humor and had me laughing all day we still kept in touch he even sent me Christmas cards every year I saw him about a year ago at the casino and we chatted! My heart goes out to the whole family! rest in peace