John H. Sorensen

He was born on March 8, 1923, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of John M. Sorensen and Ida S. (Tellefson) Sorensen.

John was a veteran of the Air Force, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from Pfizer in 1988, where he was employed in the Research and Safety Department. John was a Captain of the Mohegan Ambulance and was a Life Member of the Mohegan Fire Dept. in Montville. For 30 years, he was an EMT instructor and helped develop the EMS system in Connecticut. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion.

Mr. Sorensen was the widower of Patricia White Sorensen.

He is survived by his daughter Gayle Passan and her husband Kenneth of Colchester; his grandsons Mike Caplet and his wife Jen, Tim Caplet and his wife Chrissy; and his great granddaughter Ella Caplet. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his son Eric Sorensen and his sister Muriel Oberst.

The family would like to extend their deepest thanks to his many friends at Harrington Court for their compassion and love towards Pop. Their kindness will never be forgotten. The family would also like to thank Hospice Vitas for their heartfelt care and guidance.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 25th at 10am at Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 181 Ocean Ave., New London. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday April 24th from 6-8pm at the funeral home. To sign the on line guest book visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com.