Obituary: John R. Jenusaitis, 88, of Middlebury

John R. Jenusaitis, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend died peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

Jenusaitis was born in Waterbury on September 10, 1923, to John and Frances Jenusaitis.

He practiced medicine in Waterbury as a family practitioner for more than 40 years, having worked out of Waterbury Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital, retiring in 1985.

Jenusaitis was a charter member of the American Academy of Family Practice, and the Waterbury Medical Association. In his medical practice, he provided much relief and comfort to his patients and to their families.

Jenusaitis graduated from Crosby High School, The College of Holy Cross and Tufts Medical School. He did his internship and residency at St. Mary’s Hospital and was always a proponent of the great medical and spiritual care provided by St. Mary’s.

He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict and was a lieutenant stationed in New London Submarine Base. He was an avid golfer and former member of the Watertown Golf Club. He was a communicant of .

Jenusaitis is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Joyce (Rudes) Jenusaitis of Middlebury.

Together they raised six children; John A. Jenusaitis and his wife Pam; Christine Riley and her best friend Jim Rinaldi; Mark Jenusaitis and his wife Denise; Paul Jenusaitis and wife Carla; Ann Christiano and her husband Scott; and Matthew Jenusaitis and his wife Lara.

Jenusaitis is also survived by his sister Florence Zailckas and her husband Pat and his cousins Eleanor and Tony Barkauskas. John also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many friends.

Calling Hours: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.

Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Friday, April 13, at Chase Parkway Memorial.

Private Burial with Full Military Honors: Following at Middlebury Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middlebury Libraary 30 Crest Rd., Middlebury, CT 06762.