John Whitty's Obituary
John W. Whitty, age 80, of Milton, DE, died Friday, April 13, 2007, at his residence in Milton. Mr. Whitty was born in Hartford, CT, son of the late John W. and Alice (Wall) Whitty. He was in the Insurance Industry all of his working life and was owner of the J.W. Whitty Insurance Agency in Connecticut for 45 years. He retired in 1997 and moved to Milton in September 2003. His son and son-in-law are the owners of Dynamic Mortgage in Rehoboth Beach. Mr. Whitty served in the U.S. Navy during WWII with the rank of Machinists Mate 3rd Class. He was a member of the Rotary Club, an avid golfer and reader.
Most dear to him were his loving wife and family. He is survived by his wife Diane M. (Lent) Whitty; Four Daughters- Laura, Elizabeth, Diane Marie & Katie; Six Sons,
David , Dennis, John, Stephen, Chris and Ray; One Sister,
Laura Connelly of Glastonbury, CT; Two Brothers, Tom Whitty of Sarasota, Fl and Robert Whitty of West Yarmouth, Mass;
21 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
No one could have loved his family more than Jack Whitty and no one was loved more in return.
Services will be private. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, DE 19947. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
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