John Chris Beal

John Chris Beal, 78, of East Hampton, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born on December 26th, 1946, in Meriden, CT.

He was the son of the late John A. Beal and Vicki (Vecchitto) Day. He is survived by his loving, caring wife of 58 years, Marie (Stocking) Beal.

Chris was a retired second-generation union sheet metal worker for Local Union #40. He was employed for over 30 years. Most of it as the Apprentice and Training Coordinator, where he helped strengthen the training program both locally and nationally.

He was also a member of the Anchor Lodge of Masons #112 for 54 years.

Chris enjoyed spending time on his boat, fishing, and vacationing with family and friends.

He truly loved his family, especially his two grandsons, Daniel and Jayson.

Besides his wife Marie, he is survived by his son John Michael Beal and his wife Susan of East Hampton, his brother Kurt Beal and wife Alexa of MD, his sister Robin Strang and husband Tom of Florida and his two beloved grandsons, Daniel and Jayson Beal and his nieces and nephews, David Follansbee, John Follansbee, Nicole Walker, Dustin Beal, Matthew Beal and Summer Widmeyer, and his loyal companion, English springer spaniel, Andy.

Calling hours will be held Tuesday, April 29th 10am to noon, followed by the memorial service at Spencer’s Funeral Home 112 Main St East Hampton with the Rev. Jamie Stall-Ryan officiating.

The burial will be private in Union Hill Cemetery in Middle Haddam.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to New England Springer Spaniel Rescue, PO Box 407 Ashland, MA 01721.

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