Johnny was predeceased by his parents, James and Catherine Dee, and his brother, Thomas.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dolores, of 53 years. They were married in Fairbanks, Alaska on June 5, 1964, where Johnny served in the U.S. Army.
Johnny is lovingly remembered by his wife, Dolores (Woundy) of Bethel, CT; sister Margaret Frischkorn of New Milford, CT; his son John Dee and his wife Cheryl of Danbury, CT; his son Kevin Dee and his wife Trisha of Bethel, CT; grandchildren Ashley of Danbury, CT; James of Newport, RI. He is also survived by his loving cat, Tinky and 3 granddogs; Magnum, Daisy and Saydee.
Johnny was born in Keene, NH on December 6, 1940. He attended J.M. Wright Technical H.S. and graduated from Roosevelt Academy in Stamford, CT.
He had a passion for woodworking, gardening,fishing, hunting, sports, the NY Giants, and especially spending time with his family, friends and many nieces and nephews.
He was involved with the community of Bethel for many years, including coaching the Bethel Debs Softball team and Pop Warner Football. He was a longtime member of the Bethel Jaycees where he received the Distinguished Service Award for his volunteerism and contributions to the Town of Bethel. Johnny was also member of the Bethel Bocce Club for many years and one of the founding members of the Bethel Fish & Game.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, January 8, 2017 from 2:00-5:00 at Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St, Danbury, CT.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at St Mary’s Church, 26 Dodgingtown Road, Bethel, CT, on January 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Rt-53 Bethel, CT at 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Bethel Fish & Game/Annual Children’s Fishing Derby, c/o Robert Brunner, Treasurer, 62 Nashville Road, Ext., Bethel, CT 06801 or Bethel Ambulance and Fire Department, in the name of John Dee, 36 South Street, Bethel, CT 06801.
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