John Thomas Barrett

It is with great sadness and heartbreak that the Barrett Family announces the passing of John Thomas Barrett, age 78 on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022. At the time of his passing, he was held tightly by his best friend, love of his life and wife of 43 years, Kathy. John was born on May 17, 1943 in Milford, CT to John Patrick and Mary Mable (O'Brien) Barrett. John is survived by his wife, Kathy; his "brother", Paul Daniels of Orange, CT;  his daughters, Cindy Dutton and her husband, Bob, of Wauchula, FL; Dawn Summer of Cornelius, NC; son, Phillip Retay of Lake Park, FL and son, Joshua Barrett of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Also surviving John are his grandsons; Kalan Summer and his wife, Hope with his 2 great-grandchildren, Kylie and Kellsie of Cornelius, NC; grandson Noel Summer and his wife, Kandice, with his 4 great grandchildren, Hunter, Archer, Tanner and Mason of Huntersville, NC and grandson, Jaden Barrett of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. He is also survived by many cousins and their families in Connecticut and Massachusetts as well as his dogs, Cora and Honey and parrots, Rico and Sugar. He is preceded in death by his Mom, Mary; "Parents" Uncle Emerson and Aunt Florence Daniels and son, Robbie Retay. John loved being on the water, racing his Grand National Boats, fixing anything that moved and happened to break, and home remodeling. He had a special place in his heart for animals, especially those who needed forever homes, John was proud to serve in the U. S. Marines Reserves as a Motor Pool Specialist. After retiring from Southern Bell, he became a business owner specializing in heavy equipment repairs. A Celebration of Life will be held in Milford, CT, Cornelius, NC and Sebring, FL at later dates. In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to visit Wreaths Across America at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ Place a Christmas wreath on a grave of a veteran in one of our National Cemeteries Thank You.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com