John “Big John” Patrick Kershaw, 76, of East Hartford, loving husband and soulmate for 38 years to Donna (Klein) Kershaw, passed away too soon from cancer, surrounded by his family and friends on Friday, January 24, 2020. Born in Hartford on December 5, 1943, he was son of the late John P and Dorothy V (Norman) Kershaw and has lived in East Hartford his entire life. He served in the Army National Guard and retired from the Town of East Hartford after 49 years as Parts and Project Coordinator. Loving all things on wheels, he enjoyed stock car racing, built his own car and was involved in many racing circuits. In the past he enjoyed bicycling and traveling by train, but was happiest when he hit the open road with Donna. He became involved with the local music scene to support his Grandson, being dubbed the “local hardcore Grampy”.
Besides his loving wife and their 7 rescue cats, John leaves behind his daughter, Diane Fossaluzza (Kenneth);brothers, Norman Kershaw of CT and Thomas Kershaw(Shirley) of Utah; nephew, Matthew Kershaw (Emily) of Utah and his two cherished grandchildren, Linnea and Liam Fossaluzza, who were the joy of his life.
Visitation is on Saturday, February 8th from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford, and will conclude with a prayer service and words of remembrance with reception to follow. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.
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