BORN

1924

DIED

2016

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John Scripture Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 8, 2016.

John W. Scripture, 91, of South Windsor, loving husband of the late Doreen Scripture, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Manchester Manor. Born in Milo, Maine, son of the late Ward and Eva (Leet) Scripture, made his home in East Hartford for many years. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
Upon his retirement from the East Hartford Police Department he and his wife lived "the good life" enjoying new friendships and the warmth and sun that Florida had to offer. They loved camping in their motor home and would travel back to CT every summer to visit family.
He leaves to mourn his passing, daughters Nancy Plefka of South Windsor, Linda Purdy and her husband Jack of Jupiter Island, FL, son, Brian Loomis and his wife Linda, of Angwin, CA; grandchildren, Dawn Plefka of Windsor, John Plefka and his wife Susan of Coventry; great grandchildren, Zachary Tillotson, Joshua Tillotson of Stafford Springs, Benjamin Tillotson of Windsor, and Jordan Plefka of Coventry.
Newkirk & Whitney/Benjamin J. Callahan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and burial will take place at South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL. There will be no services in CT.
Memorial donations may be made to the local VFW organization, 276 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com

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November 20, 2016

I was very sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked together for a number of years. He was what every police office should strive to be, caring, courageous and honest.

I recall an occasion just before Christmas when we were assigned to interview a witness in a murder case and when we went to the young man's apartment it was very evident the young couple had very little. John asked why there was no Christmas tree for the kids. He was told that they could not afford one. John went home that afternoon and went through his attic and put together a nice assortment of lights, ornaments, and decorations. He then purchased a tree and returned to the apartment giving it all to the family. I did not see him do it but I suspect that John also gave them some cash.

John also had a mischievous sense of humor and we would often find ourselves the victim of his small practical jokes. We were lucky to have him as a friend.

Tony Land, Redding, CT

November 15, 2016

Mike Breen

In the days of spinning rosewood nightsticks, call boxes, and ice slicked night sidewalks, John routinely sought out opportunities for acts of kindness which typically benefited those he did not know and would not encounter again. His policing qualities of integrity, decency and compassion, perhaps eclipsed only by his renowned physical strength, was communicated with a sincere and almost constant smile. John Scripture--a treasured friend for many police officers, and a genuine cop's cop to many, many more is in heavenly police service now. Someday, we will be honored to partner with him again.

November 14, 2016

Ron Silvia

My condolences to John's family. John and I worked the same squad on the E. Hartford P.D. for many years. He was trusted and dependable fellow officer. Very sorry to read of his passing.

November 14, 2016

Patrick Callahan

Nancy and Family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy in your Dad's passing. He was a great guy and served the people of East Hartford honorably at all times.
With Deepest Sympathy ,
Patrick Callahan & Family

November 9, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time. Psalms 29:11

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