Date: Fri 17-Sep-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: MARION

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Meseric-John

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John Mesaric, Sandy Hook Businessman, Dies At 46

(with photo0

John J. Mesaric, 46, of 41 Chipmunk Trail, Sandy Hook, the beloved companion

of Barbara Bradley, died September 10 in Danbu ry Hospital.

He was the father of Jennifer Piccirillo of Newtown and Julie Mesaric of

Danbury.

He was born in Bridgeport on April 28, 1953, the son of George and Edith

(Lane) Mesaric of Troy, Me. A resident of Newtown most of his life, he owned

and operated the Sandy Hook Deli and M & M Pump Service. He was an avid hunter

using bow, muzzle loader and rifle. He also organized a variety of fund

raisers for organizations and those individuals in need of support.

John Mesaric is survived by four brothers, James of Troy, Me., Michael of

Georgia, Richard of New Jersey and Mark of Unity, Me.; a sister, Catherine

Mesaric of Winslow, Me.; and a granddaughter, Chelsea Rose Piccirillo. He is

also survived by Charles Cabral of Middlebury; a stepdaughter, Shari Burton of

Newtown; and four step-grandchildren, Kelly and Michael Burton and Jessie and

Erin Lewis.

Funeral services were held September 14 at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street,

Newtown. Burial was in Zoar Cemetery.

Contributions in Mr Mesaric's memory may be sent to Jennifer (Mesaric)

Piccirillo, PO Box 719, Sandy Hook, CT 06482; or through the funeral home.

The Newtown Bee September 17, 1999