John 'Jack' Victor Polvere, Sr., 81, of Southbury, formerly of Bridgeport and Shelton, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Doreen (Norton) Polvere. Jack proudly served his country as Corporal First Class in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He began his career at Warners Corset Company in the shipping room and became a purchasing agent. He then became self-employed and owned Bulls Head Newsroom in Bridgeport and then owned and operated World of Bikes in Newtown for 25 years before retiring. Jack enjoyed watching football in his favorite chair, listening to classical music, shopping, classic cars, feeding the neighborhood birds and animals, and tinkering - he was THE Mr. Fix-It, but his favorite times were in the company of his loving family. According to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he made the best ice cream cones. He will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle to many. Besides his wife, he leaves his 5 children: Patti Jennings, Jackie Williams and husband Ken, Suzanne Dorman and husband Don, John Polvere, Jr. and wife Hannah, Rick Polvere and wife Kim. He also leaves seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, his sister, Sylvia Polvere, and several nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by 4 sisters and 2 brothers.

Cemetery: Southford Cemetery

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Services: A service to honor Jack's life will be held Tuesday, January 20th at 10: 00 a.m. at the Southbury Funeral Home of Munson Lovetere, 235 Main St North. Burial will follow the service at Southford Cemetery, Hawley Rd, Oxford.

Visitation: Calling hours will be Monday, January 19th from 5pm to 7pm.