John Anthony Tarvis, of the Litchfield Country Club, passed away on December 15, 2022 at the age of 82.
John was born January 17, 1940 in Mattapoisett, MA, the son of Sylvester L. Tarvis and Angelina DeCosta Tarvis and brother of Thelma M. Zychowicz and June A. Connors, both deceased.
In school, John studied Architecture and Building Design. In 1961 he started J.T. Building Company. He developed several properties and built many homes, along with remodeling and renovating residential and commercial properties.
John’s many activities included swimming, diving, sailing, horseback riding, football, golfing, walking and biking and socializing with his many friends and relatives.
John leaves behind his wife, Linda; son, Peter and his wife Susi and their two daughters; daughter, Wendy and her husband Rob and their two daughters and one son; step-daughter, Sandra and her three sons and four grandchildren; and step-son, Thomas and his one son.
A memorial mass will be celebrated 1:00pm Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Precious Blood of Christ, 1633 Waverly Road, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/
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Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services (843.651.1440) is honored to assist the family.
