Jack F. Obre

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Cherished Husband, Father, And Grandfather [/naviga:h2]

Jack F. Obre, 77, of Newtown, loving husband of Mary (Doherty) Obre, died May 13, at Pope John II Healthcare Center, Danbury, after a long illness. He was born in Queens, N.Y., May 17, 1933, son of Helen (Hellert) and Harry Obre.

Mr Obre lived in Newtown for 52 years, where he and his wife raised their five children. He was retired from his position as data processing manager for Republic Foil in Danbury.

In addition to his wife of 54 years, he will be sadly missed by his two sons, Peter Obre. and his wife Julie, and Michael Obre, and his wife Mari, all of Newtown; two daughters, Kathy Cunningham, and her husband Shawn, of Charlotte, N.C., and Jackie Gomes, and her husband James, of Cheshire; and by his eight grandchildren. A son, Robert John Obre, predeceased Mr Obre.

His greatest passion was living life through his children.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St Rose of Lima Church, Newtown, May 17. Interment followed in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Jack F. Obre Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship, an annual award for worthy high seniors, c/o Dr Michael Obre, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury CT 06811.

Honan Funeral Home, Newtown, was in charge of arrangements.

The Newtown Bee                May 20, 2011