John A. Barone, 48, of Andover, died Sunday, June 1, 2008 at home after a lifelong battle with Juvenile Diabetes. He joins his beloved mother, Jacqueline Barone, his father, Bill “Pops” Barone, and his much missed dog “Sudz” in heaven. John was born in Hartford, and resided there until his move to Andover in 1977, and was employed by the Metropolitan District for the past 30 years. He leaves many friends and supporters at the MDC. He attended Kennelly School and graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1978. John was an avid collector and car enthusiast. He leaves his brother, Stephen Barone of Newington, his sister, Lisa Beaudoin and her husband, Tom of Rocky Hill, as well as his much loved nieces Morgan and Sarah Beaudoin. Their uncle John shall live on in their hearts. He also leaves many close friends that have many fond memories of times spent with John. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 4, at 1pm in the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd, Wethersfield. Friends and relatives may call on John’s family Wednesday, between 11am and 1pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery, 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford. In lieu of flowers John’s family requests friends to consider memorial donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Assoc., 20 Batterson Park Rd, 3rd Flr. Farmington, CT 06032 |