John D. Driscoll

May 11, 2016

John D. Driscoll, 82, beloved husband of Ann (Greaney) Driscoll of West Hartford, died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. He was the son of the late Patrick and Nora (McCormick) Driscoll. After earning degrees in engineering from Trinity College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he began teaching at the University of New Haven. He was the Dean of Ward Technical College at the University of Hartford and spent many years as a professor of mathematics and computer science, most recently at Middlesex Community College. Besides his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his five children, John Driscoll, Jr. and his wife Judy of West Hartford, Brian Driscoll and his wife Brenda of West Hartford, Maureen Driscoll of West Hartford, Ann Driscoll of Farmington, Kathleen Driscoll of West Hartford; three grandchildren, Sara, Kaitlynn, and Michael Driscoll. He was predeceased by two grandsons, Scott and Kory Driscoll; and two sisters, Helen Kavanaugh and Nancy Sullivan. A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church and he was laid to rest in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to his favorite charity, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at www.holeinthewallgang.org. Molloy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.