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John William Sizer[1]

Male 1924 - 2023  (99 years)


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  • Name John William Sizer 
    Born 19 May 1924  Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1930  157 Cornwall Avenue, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1940  37 Middlesex Street, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 16 Oct 2023  Norwich, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 25 Oct 2023  Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2580  Smithwick Family Tree
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2024 

    Father Harry F. Sizer,   b. Abt 1890, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 May 1970, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Margaret Mary Galvin,   b. 1 Sep 1891, Ardmore, PA, US Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1943, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Married Abt 1915 
    Family ID F895  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joan Elaine Manson,   b. 9 Jun 1924,   d. 6 May 2000, Waterbury, CT, US Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F3541  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S841] Obituary - John William Sizer, (Casey Funerals), https://www.caseyfunerals.com/obituaries/John-Sizer.
      NORWICH – John W. Sizer age 99, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday October 16, 2023 at Norwich Sub Acute Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was the husband of the late Joan Elaine (Manson) Sizer.

      John was born on May 19, 924 in Waterbury, the son of the late Harry and Margaret (Galvin) Sizer. He was educated in local schools and worked for many years as a Pressman for the Waterbury Republican and American. John proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy during World War II John will be greatly missed by all those who were blessed to know and love him.

      Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory are his grandson Steven Sizer of Norwich and many cousins and extended family members in the greater Waterbury area.

      Funeral services Mr. Sizer will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, SS Peter and Paul Church 67 Southmayd Rd Waterbury. Burial with full military honors will follow in Old Pine Grove Cemetery, Waterbury. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care 1987 East Main St @ Southmayd Rd Waterbury has been honored to care for John and his family during this difficult time. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so.