John graduated from St Helena's high school, and continued his education at the Banker’s Institute, where he received an Associates Degree. His 42 year career at Citibank included roles as teller, auditor, and branch manager. John’s beloved wife of over 37 years, Mary, died in February. Avid golfers, they enjoyed playing the courses in and around Myrtle Beach. They became expert drivers on the route from South Carolina to New York, where they would visit family and friends. John is survived by his three daughters from a prior marriage, Jean (Joe)Vella, Carol (Joseph) Soehnlein and Theresa(John) Roche, as well as his stepchildren Carol Solberg and RJ Ponzini; and 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild as well as loving nieces, nephews and many caring friends and neighbors.
Following services in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, visiting hours will be 2PM- 4PM and 6PM-8PM Tuesday, November 19 at Edward L. Bennett Funeral Home, Scarsdale, NY and a mass of Christian burial is scheduled for 10AM Wednesday, November 20 followed by entombment at Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. In lieu flowers, donations can be made in John’s name to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.