John C. Fregeau, 68, of East Windsor formerly of Manchester, beloved husband of over 30 years to Merilyn (Pitney) Fregeau died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Manchester Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manitoba, Canada he was the son of the late Paul and Eugenie Fregeau and had lived in Manchester for many years before recently moving to East Windsor. He was a US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. John had retired from UPS after 30 years of service and in his retirement worked for K & S Distributors for 10 years. He also enjoyed volunteering at the Penny Saver and with Manchester's Christmas In April event. John also participated in a transatlantic sail celebrating the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' journey to the America's. He leaves mourn the love of his life "Mer", and he is survived by his children Tamera L. Webb of Orlando, FL, John P. Fregeau and his wife Barbara of Oakland, CA, Richard Bissell and his wife Michelle of Enfield, CT, Robin Rupp and her husband Brian of Manchester, and Kathleen Reinert and her husband Matthew of Burlington Flats, NY; his grandchildren Stephanie, Nicholas, Codi, Kari, Cameron, Madison, Olivia and Jason; and two great-grandchildren. His is also survived by his brother Richard Fregeau and his wife Barbara of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Andy and Phil. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday (October 8th) at 11:00 a.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 4-7 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation 126 Monroe Turnpike Trumbull, CT 0661. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.