John was such a wonderful person… kind and friendly and a fabulous musician and wonderful husband to Helen.  God bless him on his 3rd Anniversary in heaven 😇
He is greatly missed. 
Love, Kathie B.

Happy 2nd Anniversary in heaven to a wonderful guy. Helen misses you…all your friends miss you. I know you are playing celestial music for the heavenly choirs.
🎵🎶🎵🎶 God Bless you. Rest In Peace, my friend. 
Love, Kathie 

Happy 1st Anniversary in heaven ,John.
You are greatly missed.   I hope you are having your Carvel  in heaven today. ❤️
My love and prayers go out to Helen today. 
Love you both ,
Kathie 💔🌹❤️

I knew John for many years, before asking him to give my wife and I piano lessons. I told John besides being 68 years old I had no talent. That didn’t discourage John.  Our lesson always started late, because John wasn’t  a clock watcher. We usually had to tell him the lesson was over.  So the lessons before ours always ran late. John was amazing, p the piano was an extension of his hands. He also could be on the other end of the house and he would yell out “that was supposed to be an A” .  John would always bring a treat for the dog. We thank Helen for that too. After the lesson we would sit down to a cappuccino and talk about the good old days. He would leave to meet his father at the home and play for the residents. One time he asked me to play also. I am sure that was one of John’s few regrets in life. But I saw the joy he brought to the residence of the home through music. Loretta and I will miss him.

Such a truly kind and wonderful man and long time friend. It’s been my honor and privilege to call both John and Helen  as well, as Dad  Joe my friends. John , you fought valiantly, and will be dearly missed.  We hoped to have you much longer but God had different plans. Rest in peace and love.  



John was such a determined warrior winning many of his past challenges. 
However, God needed another angel to join Him in heaven where John begins ETERNAL LIFE and no more challenges to deal with.
Thoughts and prayers and condolences to John's loving wife, Helen.
John will always be with you. 
Amen.

I always remember John with a smile, and that is because he made everyone else smile 😊 He loved his cars, and helped us choose our car. He loved his music and was the best piano player I have ever heard. It always amazed me that he could play the most difficult pieces without any music in front of him. He loved his God and  his church, and he adored his wife, Helen.  He loved to travel with her. John, you will be greatly missed by all who knew you.  God bless you as you play your music for the choirs of angels in heaven. 😇

Rest In Peace John. You will be missed by all. 

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John Louis Rotante

27 September, 1950 – 11 August, 2021

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