The passing of John Joseph Schaffer of Middletown, Connecticut leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 22, 2025 at the age of 77. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Joseph Schaffer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may John Joseph find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his wife Louise Brown Schaffer; and his brother James Schaffer. He is survived by: his stepchildren, Leonard A. Lewis Jr. and Christine Kellie (Mark); his siblings, Sanra Schaffer and Joseph Schaffer; and his sister-in-law Ruby Brown.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the D'Angelo Funeral Home (22 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457). A burial will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Calvary Cemetery. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, August 29th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the St. Sebastian Church (155 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457).