John Marvin, 28, died in a car accident in the early morning hours of January 27, 2012. John was an Emergency Medical Technician for the Ambulance Service of Manchester from 2008-2009 prior to his selection as a police officer for Hartford Police Department. Our heart goes out to the Marvin family. We also extend our condolences to the Hartford Police Department who lost a family member and friend.

Donations to John’s family can sent to “The Patrol Officer John Marvin Memorial Fund” at the Greater Hartford Police Credit Union, 50 Jennings Road, Hartford, CT 06120. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Jack E. Marvin Scholarship Fund c/o Peoples United Bank, 40 Wells St. Glastonbury, CT 06033. More detailed information about making a donation in the Manchester Patch article here…

Photo’s of the funeral service are available on the Journal Inquirer website…

Services: Click here for full text of obituary. Family and friends may call at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester on Tuesday (January 31, 2012) from 3-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at South United Methodist Church 1226 Main St. Manchester followed by a procession for burial with military honors in New Cemetery, Coventry. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.

Many stories about John’s professionalism, good nature and attention to detail have been going around ASM today. One ASM employee told of how on his very first day John was found by his partner to be checking the ambulance’s oil. Those in the business know that’s above and beyond and thoroughly professional.

John was held in high regard by the ASM family and he will be missed. Share a story about John by clicking “Leave a reply” below.

For ASM employees:

As you may have heard, Hartford Police Officer John Marvin was killed in a motor vehicle accident early today. Many of you may have known John as he worked for ASM from October 2008 through December 2009.

We will be collecting cash donations to help his family with expenses at this tragic time.

If you wish to contribute, there will be a jar at the Holiday Party tomorrow evening. In addition, I have an envelope in my office. All money collected will be sent directly to his family.

Read the Courant article about the accident here…