

John Raymond Alvarez passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024, after suffering a hard fought battle with COPD, diabetes and other lung issues. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 19, 1949 to Elena (Vasquez) and Joseph Alvarez.
He was a graduate of McKee High School, Staten Island, NY. John also attended SI Community College where he was awarded both an Associate Degree and a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He spent five years of enlistment in the U.S. Air Force . He loved to fly and had a passion for sports, especially the NY Yankees and NY Giants. John was also an avid lover of video games.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Joseph and Raymond Alvarez, his sisters, Laura Alvarez and Rachel Lercari and his nephew, Mark Alvarez.
He is survived by his sisters, Maria Fetzer, Lydia Pascocello (Donald), Lourdes Morris (Paul), Leida Federwisch (Bruce), and his brother, Julio Alvarez. He is also survived by his nieces, Deborah Gala, Laura Mulholland (Mark), Ginny LoCosto (John), Theresa Cepeda (Rafael), Cynthia Christensen (James), Nancy Christensen, Danielle Annunziata and his nephews, Jason Alvarez, Len Fetzer (Shawna), Johnny Lercari and extended friends AnneElissa Garcia and Esther McManus.
A memorial gathering for John will be held Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, New York 10310
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