John “Mickey” Michael Lehnow, 72, of Southington, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Summit of Plantsville. John was born August 25, 1948 in New Britain, CT, a son of the late Henry Herman Lehnow and Ernestine Hannah (Connolly).
John was lovingly known to everyone as “Terrible John” even in the best of moods. He always had a friendly and kind disposition for anyone he met. He had a soft spot in his heart for children, and loved to make them smile. He was a faithful and devout Catholic, serving as the sexton of St. Dominic’s Church for 50 years. His duties were endless, from cleaning up after services to making his famous donuts that could be smelled from around the block and his special blend of coffee every Sunday after services. His love for all animals would extend from tropical fish and dogs to becoming the “cat whisperer” to the most unwelcoming kind. He had a strong work ethic and leaves behind very large shoes to fill. He had a love for photography, crocheting, extreme couponing, golf, and bowling.
His gentle giant spirit and generosity to all will be dearly missed.
John leaves behind to cherish his memory; his step-daughter Sherri Post of Chicago IL, sister Shirley D’Agostino and her husband Paul of Plantsville, sister-in-law Laurie (Smith) Lehnow of Florida, niece and nephews, Jennifer, Justin, Jason, Christopher, Andrew, Alex and Matthew, several great nieces and nephews, dear friend Sharon Ayotte, and many others he has befriended throughout his lifetime.
In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brothers Glenn and William Lehnow.
Calling hours will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 from 8:30-10:30 AM at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington, CT. 06489. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow immediately at St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington. Service will be web-streamed and can viewed remotely at https://www.facebook.com/SaintDominicSouthington/live/ Burial will conclude services in St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in John’s memory to St. Dominic’s Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington, CT 06489. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.dellavecchiasouthington.com
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