Born in Manhattan, New York on April 5, 1935 and grew up in Woodside, NY. He passed away on December 11, 2011 in Scottsdale. John attended N.Y.U. and A.S.U. John served 10 years in The United States Air Force as a Staff Sargent and received an honorable discharge. He resided in Fountain Hills, AZ for the last 15 years. He is survived by his brother Eugene, brother and sister-in-laws Dino and Joann, sons Dennis and George, his daughter-in-law Donna, grandchildren Desiree, Michaela, Alexa, Stefani, Jonathan as well as his Goddaughter Penelope and nephew Dean. Visitation will be held at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd. in Phoenix, AZ on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM. A graveside service with honors will be held at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospice of the Valley- The Eckstein Center, 9494 E. Becker Ln., Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
