John J. Handlon, Jr
November 3, 1944 ~ March 16, 2013
PORTLAND - John J. Handlon Jr. 68, of Forest Avenue, died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born in Portland on November 3, 1944, a son of John J. Sr., and Dorothy E. (Quinn) Handlon. He attended schools in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated from Springfield Massachusetts High School, class of 1963. John was known for walking Baxter Boulevard with his little dog Chloe. He is predeceased by his father who died November 3, 1986. He is survived by his mother; three sisters, Carole DiSanto and her husband Marco of Portland, Paula Kelly of Stuart, Florida, and Eileen Montefusco and her husband Michael of Massapequa, New York; a brother, William Handlon of Port Richey, Florida; former wife, Dorothy Fredricksen of Falmouth; former sister in law, Cathy Handlon of Springhill, Florida; 11 nieces and nephews, and 19 great-nieces and great-nephews. Visiting hours will be held 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, at Conroy-Tully Crawford Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. Prayers will be recited 10:15 am, Saturday, at the chapel, followed by an 11:00 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue, Portland. Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Falmouth in the spring.Online condolences may be expressed below.
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My Dear Brother, you have touched many hearts and will never be forgotten. You will be greatly missed and always loved.Watch over us and guide us. I Love You. Bill
– William Handlon
My Dear Brother,you will be missed by all whose lives you have touched.May you watch over all of us and guide us.You will always be in my heart as well as my thoughts. I LOVE YOU BRO….
– Bill Handlon
Uncle Joe, you will be missed.
– Jeremy Handlon
Joe, I will miss talking with you on the phone. I’m sorry that I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting you in person, and our plans for you to come to Florida weren’t executed sooner. I want to thank you for sincerely welcoming me into your life, you were a very special man. You will be missed very much. Love Patti
– Patricia Handlon
John was always a pleasure to see outside of my mothers hair salon at the Forest Ave plaza. He and Chloe were always there to greet and chat about whatever, whenever! Rest in Peace… Chloe’s got it from here!
– Rob Tracy
Like many others who frequented the Forest Ave Plaza I got to know John because of that Friendly Dog (as I first called her) Chloe, his constant loving companion. Seeing them outside the Washtub at the Plaza I finally asked his name, and hers, and so a good friendship of many years began. Since I was there almost daily to get my newspaper at CVS I began to visit with him and of course bring treats for Chloe (who being a very perceptive dog gave one of her signature woo-woo-woo barks upon seeing me and thus gave John notice that a friend had arrived). Many years passed in this way, with laughter, discussion, gifts (I treasure a little owl pin he gave me and a sea glass one that he had his friend Victor buy for me at the flea market)and wonderful holiday cards expressing friendship and caring. I soon became a regular visitor to his apt via the back door, bearing dog treats and receiving in return articles he’d saved for me on animals from the Boston Herald. One thing I asked his sister for after he passed was the green stained glass cross hanging there that I’d see when I knocked on the door and heard Chloe announce my presence to him. t is hanging in my dining room window and every day when I see it I remember a good friend and miss him. I know you rest in peace now and as your mother said at your funeral, now John can see! Your memory is kept close to my heart. Love, Heidi
– Heidi Johnson