Jack F. Obre, age 77 of Newtown, loving husband of Mary (Doherty) Obre, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Pope John II Healthcare Center, Danbury after a long illness. He was born in Queens, N.Y. May 17, 1933, son of the late Harry and Helen (Hellert) Obre. Jack lived in Newtown for 52 years where he and his wife raised their five children. He was retired from his position as data processing manager for Republic Foil in Danbury. In addition to his wife Mary of 54 years, he will be sadly missed by his two sons, Peter Obre and his wife, Julie and Michael Obre and his wife, Mari, all of Newtown; two daughters, Kathy Cunningham and her husband, Shawn of Charlotte, N.C. and Jackie Gomes and her husband, James of Cheshire; and by his grandchildren, Matthew, Jordan, Noah, Ally, Emily, Brooke, Blake and Grant. Jack was predeceased by his son, Robert John Obre. Jack's greatest passion was living life through his children. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 10:30am. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown. Friends may call at the Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown Monday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to the Jack F. Obre Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship, an annual award for worthy high seniors, c/o Dr. Michael Obre, Danbury High School, 43 Clapboard Ridge Road, Danbury, CT 06811. www.honanfh.com.

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