Obituaries

Obituary: John Makusevich Jr., 65

John, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, was a lifelong area resident.

John Makusevich Jr., age 65, of Stratford, beloved husband of Carol Mottram Makusevich, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013 in Bridgeport Hospital.

John, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War was born in Bridgeport to Anna (Hopko) Makusevich of Stratford and the late John Makusevich Sr., and was a lifelong area resident. He was a graduate of Stratford High School and had been employed as a Warehouse Supervisor for Hi-Tech Packaging of Stratford.


Survivors in addition to his wife and mother include his devoted children Lynette Pacenti of Shelton, Nicole Makusevich and her companion Scott Bradley and Jonathan Makusevich, all of Stratford, three grandchildren Christian Bradley, and Rachel and Josh Pacenti. In addition to his father he was pre-deceased by his brother Wayne.

Funeral services will take place on Friday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home, 50 Paradise Green Place, Stratford. Interment with full military honors will be in Union Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m.

Obituary courtesy of Adzima Funeral Home.


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