John R. Lajoie, 77 of East Hartford, passed away Friday Dec. 20, 2013 at the VA Hospital in West Haven which the staff was so gracious in his final days. He leaves behind a legacy of loving family and friends. Calling hours will be held on Monday Dec. 23, 2013 from 11am to 1pm at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford, CT 06108. Funeral Service to follow at 1pm at the funeral home, burial with Military Honors will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
