John P. Noonan, known as Jack to everyone, passed away, with his family by his side, on February 27, 2022, after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. Jack was born in 1938, the son of Patrick and Maureen Noonan and was raised in Hartford. In 1958 he met the love of his life, Joanne Barone, on a blind date. That same year Jack entered the Army and served two years at Ft. Dix and on the Eniwetok Atoll and served an additional four years in the Army Reserve. After returning home Jack and Joanne were wed and began their 60 plus years of marriage in 1961. They went on to raise their family at homes in Hartford and West Hartford before settling into their empty nest in Newington. Jack retired from the West Hartford Fire Department in 1992 after a 30-year career. He was honored as the Fire Fighter of the Year in 1986.

Besides his wife, Joanne Noonan, he leaves behind his loving daughters, Christine Noonan of Branford, and Mary-Lynn Michaud, along with her husband Michael Michaud and the apple of his eye, his granddaughter Tess Michaud, all of West Hartford. He also leaves his brother Robert Noonan and sister Kathy Noonan, along with many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents and sister Maureen Grogan.

Jack’s life was filled with a strong faith, lots of friends, some of the best (and worst) Dad jokes of all time, music, dance and traveling with his wife. His last adventure was battling his disease, which he faced with positivity and acceptance. His journey was made so much more bearable because of his Oncologist, Dr. Rawad Elias and his main infusion nurse, Tiffany Woods. Jack lit up the cancer center at every visit with his yellow Crocs. His family is so appreciative of the care and support he received.

Jack and his family have requested that in lieu of flowers, his friends support two of his favorite charities. Please consider a donation in Jack’s memory to The Miracle League of Connecticut, Inc. at https://www.miracleleaguect.org/donate/ or by mail to 68 S. Main St. BSMT 100, West Hartford, CT 06107 or to The Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at Hartford Hospital at https://giving.hartfordhospital.org/tributegifts.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, 467 S. Quaker Lane in West Hartford on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 10 am. Entombment will follow at the Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery mausoleum in Bloomfield. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to visit with the family one half hour prior to the Mass at the Church. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com