The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-10
John J. Lynch Late County Court House Remem- bered as Former
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 Director.
BY THE OUT EASTER

When John J. Lynch of 373 East Main street died a short time ago we were reminded of the days of long ago when he was the right hand man of the late John Mori- arty, head of the Waterbury Fur niture company, and one of the official Roman Catholic under takers of the city. In those days, every undertaken of the city had a side line; the leading non- Catholic undertaken was J. M. Burrall & Co.,, furniture dealers of Bank street; he was about the only one in the city. The Bergins had stationary store on So. Main street. Young Jimmy Mulville, father of the well known Joe. Null vile, was employed by his relative, the late w. H. Dillon, who also conducted stationary store on E. Main street. Jimmy Mulville left the place at the death of MT. Dil- lon, and opened up his own place, a few doors east of Spring street on the south side. He carried no side line. But Burrall, Moriarty, the Dillon estate and the Bergins conducted stores along with their underStaking business.
 Conducted Funerals
 MT. Lynch conducted most of the funerals for MT. Moriarty, along with the late Hugh Crane. The place of business was also on East Main street, about where the State theater is now located. In those days we refer to, the cus- tomary garb of the undertaken was a tall silk hat, and long frock coat. The hearSe, as We have said before, never went out without a decoration of black and white plumeS on top of the vehicles. The hack drivers also were required to wear plug hats" even if some of them were somewhat out of style. But the undertaken of those days ruled the roost; drivers were carefully scrutinized, and if the interior of their carriage or their personal garb did not meet with approval, they were barred from the next funeral procession. There was much pomp and ceremony to the old time funeral. MT. Lynch personally knew all of the old cab drivers. He stood well with them, in that he was kind and gentle in his instructions and or derS at all funerals in which he was in direct charge. He talked quietly, made no gestures, and &C., compliShed more in this way than he probably would had he assumed a different attitude. MT. Lynch was quiet in manner, said little, padded his own way, and made friends who remained loyal to him for these many years.
 Elevator Operator
 For number of years of late, he was employed as elevator man at the county court house. Some time ago. there was change on the part of the county commits Sioners, and MT. Lynch went out; the merit system apparently is not in vogue among the personnel of the court house. If 1t had been, Mir. Lynch would have remained there long after he was forced to retire. The many persons who rode with him in the court house liked and respected him. He told no secrets, minded his own busi- ness, and lived a life of credit to himself and his good family.
 We don't know whether he was born here or not, but we do know he had lived here since boyhood, and was widely known among the members of the older families of the city.
 His home has been out east here for many years, not so far out, that is true, but we have always claSSed him as an Out Easter, the same as we have Mrs. Lynch.
 We felt sorry when we learned of his death; and then we recalled the court house happening, which made us feel somewhat that the upset had little, at least, to hasten his end.
 Retirement after long and faith full service is bound to show its ef- fects on the Human, no matter who 1t hits.
 To us, it seems unfair, and un- just.