Longtime Stafford Repair Business to Be Closing

STAFFORD, CT — A longtime fixture on Route 190 in Stafford will soon be closing its doors, as signs recently posted in front of the building and in the window are promoting a contents sale this coming weekend.

John The Jackman Co. is now sporting a pair of signs reading, "Contents Sale - Going Out of Business - November 16 - 8:00 to Noon" in front of the shop at 112 West Stafford Road, across from the intersection of Orcuttville Road.

A leading area hydraulics and pneumatics rebuilding company, John The Jackman was founded in 1946 by John Michalec Jr., who was active in the business until his retirement in 1986, according to his obituary published when he passed away at age 78 in 1995.

Martin Michalec, John's brother, served as president upon the incorporation of the business until his retirement, according to his obituary. He died in 2016 at age 92, six years after the passing of his wife, Christine, who was listed as vice president on official documents filed with the state. Martin and Christine's son, Gary, is currently listed as company president.

No one answered the phone at the business when Patch attempted several calls Monday afternoon.