Thompson, CT.
John T. Cody, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam.
His wife of 63 years, Sylvia Louise (Swallow) Cody died September 8, 2015.
He is survived by three children; Walter J. Cody, Catherine J. Stefanides and her significant other of Webster, and John T. Cody, Jr. and his wife Anita of Woodstock Valley, CT., four grandchildren; Philip Stefanides and his wife Tara, Heath Cody and his wife Adriane, Nicholas and Elizabeth Cody, two great grandchildren; Bella Cody and Lia Louise Stefanides.
John was a construction worker for many years for Bozenhart Construction of Worcester and retired 27 years ago. He was a member of the Carpenters Union.
He was born in Putnam son of the late John Thomas Cody and Ina Mae (Aldrich) Cody and lived in Thompson over 40 years. He was a 1945 graduate of Putnam High School where he played basketball. He entered the U.S. Army at the end of WWII and served in Co. A, 70th Tank Bn. and was Honorably discharged.
John was an All Around sports fan, especially the Red Sox and Patriots, he also took his children fishing when they were younger.
He was treasurer of the House of Prayer and with his wife, they founded the church of which she was pastor for 40 years. After retiring from construction he helped his wife build the church, and together reached out to many families to worship and serve the community.
John especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and opening day at Deary Bros. (Mike’s Stand) in Putnam on their opening days.
John was a God fearing soul and touched many lives.
Funeral Services for John will be Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 11 AM in the ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE, 366 School St., Webster, burial will immediately follow
In East Thompson Cemetery, next to his beloved wife.
There will be a visitation period from 9:30-11AM , prior to the Service on Tuesday in the Funeral Home.
In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to: Veteran’s Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester, MA. 01605.
An On Line Guest Book for John or to Share a Memory, please visit:RJMillerfunerals.net