John "Jack" Linevitch Jr.

John “Jack” Linevitch, Jr., age 61, of 42 Inchcliffe Drive, Gales Ferry passed away on October 31 at his home after a courageous battle against cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was a warm and caring person who always thought of others before himself. Jack will be remembered for his strength, love of family and friends, and his selflessness.
Born in Hanover Township, PA on August 24, 1941, he was the son of the late John Linevitch, Sr. and Genevieve Linevitch of Bridgeport, CT. His childhood years were spent in Mountaintop. PA
He is survived by Helen, his loving wife of 39 years, whom he married on September 14, 1963.
Mr. Linevitch was employed by Electric Boat in Groton where he worked in the engineering department for over 24 years at the time of his illness.
He spent 20 years in the United States Navy retiring in 1978 with the rate of Senior Chief.. His career spanned time spent on the USS Hugh Purvis (DD709), USS Sirago (SS485) , and the USS Flying Fish (SSN673)
He was an avid fisherman and gardener. Jack started the annual Opening Day Trout Tournament, attended by numerous family and friends. His fishing pole will be handed down to one of his seven grandchildren, who hopefully will keep the tradition alive. He was extremely sports oriented and coached youth football, baseball and softball.
Besides his devoted wife, he is survived by a son John Arthur Linevitch and his wife Beth, of Windham ME., two daughters Barbara Linevitch Leandri and her husband, John, of Gales Ferry, and Donna Marie Roehr and her husband, Lawrence, of Belleville, MI. His brother Thomas Linevitch of Groton also survives him.
He was a loving Dzia Dzi (Grandfather) to his seven grandchildren, Lauren and Julia Linevitch, Steven, Michael and Anna Leandri, and Allison and Nathan Roehr.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, historic downtown Mystic on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Joseph deCosta at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry on Tuesday at 10:00 am.
Burial will follow with military honors at Avery-Stoddard cemetery, Ledyard. Following the cemetery service, the family invites those in attendance to join them at the Groton Motor Inn for a reception.
It was his wish that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335, The Niantic Community Church, 170 Pennsylvania Ave., Niantic, CT 06357 or to Hospice of SE CT., PO Box 902, Uncasville, CT 06382.
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