John F. Durkin Jr.

John F. Durkin Jr., age 82, of Fairfield, CT and Phoenix, AZ, passed away October 5, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rockville Center, NY to the late John F and Eleanor Durkin Sr. He attended Chaminade HS in Mineola on Long Island where he enjoyed playing football and graduated from St. Michael’s College in Winooski Vermont where he was the Commander of the Air Force ROTC Drill Team New England Champions. 

John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as Captain and an “A”Flight Commander in Phu Cat Air Base Vietnam from 1967-68 and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievements in service.

Professionally John held the title Manager/Sales Training and Development -National and International Headquarters Rank Xerox for over 20 years before starting his own successful Consulting Business.

John enjoyed traveling overseas with family and was happiest swimming in the ocean or the pool.  He loved to play baseball and football and was an avid sports fan and collector. He had a great sense of humor; loved all kinds of music, dance and performance especially when it involved his siblings, children and grandchildren. Above all John “BDJ” loved being with family joking around, enjoying a good meal and a movie!

John is survived by his beloved wife Joanne (Maurino) Durkin; three devoted children Jennifer Durkin, Leanne Durkin Allan (Douglas) and John Durkin; two brothers Daniel Durkin (Denise), Robert Durkin (Greg) and Candy Durkin Williams(Robert) ; four cherished  grandchildren James (Fiance Kristen), Yumiko, Cheyenne, and Shawn and many cherished nephews and nieces.

Friends and family are invited to attend his funeral services on Friday, October October 11, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. directly at St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St. Trumbull, CT.  

Burial in State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT. 

Friends may pay their respects on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 4- 7 p.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd. Trumbull, CT.

 For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.mullinsfh.com.

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