He graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in Bronx, NY and attended Iona College. He was a World War II Navy veteran and an executive at The Central Intelligence Agency. He married Joan Biddiscombe (deceased) on December 1, 1956.
John is survived by his children; David (Margaret), Suzanne, and Sean (Gloria). He is also survived by his grandchildren; Alexandra, Ryan, Dillon, and Brianna.