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John C. Mitchell, 78, Of Norwalk, Was In Aviation Business

NORWALK, Conn. - John C. Mitchell of Norwalk died Tuesday, Nov. 18. He was 78.

John C. Mitchell

John C. Mitchell

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Mitchell was born Aug. 15, 1936, in Bridgeport, to John C. Mitchell Sr. and Lucy Tedesco Mitchell. He ran an aviation business with his partner Pete and built model planes as a hobby. He was a lifetime member and past commodore at the South Norwalk Boat Club.

Mitchell is survived by his wife Denise; son, John C. Mitchell III (fiancée, Shelly Bylek) of Berlin; daughter, Dawn Parmelee of Florida; six grandchildren; sister, Vivian Therrien of Arizona; brother, James Mitchell (Gail) of Florida; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and daughter, Diane.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Norwalk. Private burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Norwalk.

Contributions in Mitchell’s memory may be made to: The Shriners Hospital for Children.

For more information, please visit: www.collins-funeral.com

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