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John Mackbach Obituary
October 1, 2021
John D. Mackbach age 52, of Stratford, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, in the St. Vincent's Medical Center, in Bridgeport surrounded by his loving family. John was born June 16, 1969, in Bridgeport and had been a lifelong Stratford resident. John was predeceased by his father Francis "Mac", mother Virginia (Fellows) Mackbach, and niece Rachel Shumyhora. John was a graduate of Stratford High School and was retired from Stop & Shop. He also served as an Easter Seals Ambassador for many years. He was a popular figure around town known as the "Mayor of Stratford", an avid bingo player at Saint James Church, and a member of Knights of Columbus. John also volunteered and participated in many Baldwin Center and Special Olympics events as well as many local sports teams including the Brakettes and the Stony Brook Jaws. Survivors include his six brothers and sisters, Glenn Mackbach and his wife Victoria of Southbury, Paul Mackbach and his wife Deborah of Otis MA, Francis Mackbach and his wife Tania of Stratford, Debra Strong and her husband Thomas of Oxford, Susan Shumyhora and her husband Walter of Clearwater FL, and Dawn D'Angelo and her husband Salvatore of Trumbull, and his beloved nieces and nephews, Karisten, Brandon, Glenn Jr., Samantha, Andrew, Jason, Jessica, Jennifer, Dion, Justin, Heather, Ryan, Amber, Brittany, Oskar, Alexis, Tyler, Erica, Anthony, Marisa, Godson-Vincent, and Gianna; along with many great nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. by meeting directly in St. James Church, 2070 Main St, Stratford. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday night October 5, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (masks required) in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Special Olympics, http://give.specialolympics.org/Connecticut/match. For more information or to leave a condolence message, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Melissa Blake
January 22, 2022
John was a caring person I used to work with John at STOP & Shop in Stanford John will be missed his latter
Kelly Moss
October 8, 2021
John was always greeting me at Apple Rehab when I went to visit my mother , John would always buy my mom her favorite soda (root beer) and we would sit and have lunch with him. We also treated John to a couple of pizza dinners. I will miss him so much , my condolences to your family
Michael Barr and family
October 8, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.May the lord rest your soul in peace, bye John,Stratford and Bunnell game wont be the same.
Brian & Cheryl Moller (Sarasota, Fl)
October 7, 2021
To the Mackbach family, you are in our thought and prayer.
Andrea Mandeville
October 7, 2021
So sorry for your loss, he will never be forgotten!
manya micalizzi
October 6, 2021
good kid
Mike Listro (Tampa, FL)
October 5, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the entire Mackbach family, especially Paul and Susan who were such great friends in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joey Verderame
October 5, 2021
Shine on old friend. I will always remember growing up around the corner from you, playing ball in the street and getting punched in the balls.
I love and will miss you Bert.
Joann Kozel
October 5, 2021
Frannie, Tania, Glenn and Vickie so sorry for the loss of your brother. Sympathies to you and your family
Don&Bette
October 5, 2021
To the Mackbach family our deepest sympathies for your loss
Terry Mercurio Collins
October 5, 2021
I'll always remember speaking with John on Sunday mornings while he waited to be picked up to go bowling. Rest in Peace gentle soul
Maryann gray
October 4, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss he was a great guy to be with my prayers to your family
Keith Fernandes
October 4, 2021
My sympathy to brother John Mac back. As a Knights of Columbus John was a good man. Gave him some rides home from bingo at the nights. God bless John´s family. From brother Knights of Columbus. Keith Fernandez
Michael Tunney
October 4, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Steve Hutton
October 4, 2021
My condolences to John´s family. John was longtime Knight of Columbus & a regular at our bingo games. He´ll be missed by all.
Kennth Malchisky
October 4, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Andrew
October 4, 2021
From His friends, actually family, at Camp Hemlocks. A great man, a great friend, great memories. Very loved and we knew His love for us.
Mrs. Gail Bowman
October 3, 2021
My sincere condolences to the family of John Mackbach. John was one of my Stratford High School students & I remember the fun he had at St. James bingo as he " worked the room" like the Mayor of Stratford. May he Rest In Peace.
Paul and Judy Kerekes
October 3, 2021
Dearest Mackbach Family. Our deepest condolences for John´s passing. He was quite an inspiration and a wonderful, giving person. May he rest in the arms of our Lord!
Marie DeFrancis
October 3, 2021
May God bless your family at this most difficult time. Rest In Peace John.
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