Farmington Obituary: John Reardon, 87

John L. “Smokey” Reardon of Unionville passed away peacefully at his home April 26, 2018.

John was born November 23, 1930 to his parents Carl and Norma Reardon. He was the last surviving sibling of his brother Carl Reardon, his sister Elizabeth Kramer and his brother Robert Reardon.

John served in the U.S. Army from 1948 to 1951 and was honorably discharged. He also was a member of the Simsbury Dive and Rescue Team in the 1960s and 1970s. John was a longtime employee of Ensign Bickford, Simsbury, and Smith Gates, Farmington.

John is survived by his four children; Colleen M. Leone of New Hartford, John K. Reardon of Bristol, Kristin L. Pullis of Farmington, and Jason E. Reardon of Canton, along with their mother Judy A. Reardon of Farmington, 8 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

John was known to many as “Smokey” and “Pops” and was known for his gentle, caring ways. He loved camping, Virginia Beach, the concession stand at Tunxis Mead, the Giants, Yankees and Huskies.

Smokey was stubborn and rarely followed doctor’s orders, thus the ever present cigar and the diet of capicola and ice cream. This did not slow him down and he managed to raise hell for many decades on his own terms. He loved to tell stories and true to his Irish heritage, his stories were rarely short and often repeated. He will be greatly missed by his many friends, family members, and neighbors.

No services will be held per his wishes but donation can be made to the Veterans Service Office/Museum 140 Main St. Torrington, CT 06790.