John Willis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Willis of Manchester, Connecticut, who passed away on June 23, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Carol Willis (Lallier); his parents, Dominica Willis (Sartor) and Donald E. Willis; his brother Robert Willis; and his siblings-in-law, Diane Willis, Nancy Costa, Charles Zanlungo, William Lallier, Dennis Demo and Jerry McGoldrick.
He is survived by: his children, Deborah Willis (Steven Heal) of Lebanon and Donald Willis (Kimberley) of Willington; his grandsons, Jeremy Blair, Joseph Blair and Zachary Willis; his great grandchild Elijah Blair; his sister Gail Zanlungo of Florida; his uncle Fred Sartor of Manchester; and his siblings-in-law, Shirley Schwarm (Donald) of Vernon, Laura McGoldrick (Robert) of Coventry, Edward Costa of Rhode Island and Joseph Lallier of Florida. He is also survived by nieces, a nephew, cousins, and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 30th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home (400 Main St, Manchester, CT 06040). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at the Neipsic Cemetery (1341 Neipsic Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of his beloved wife, Carol Willis.
