Ioan "John" Flonta returned to his heavenly home at age 80 surrounded by his family after a brief illness on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Florida. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his health struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Ioan was a loving husband and father who lived his life to serve God, his family and others.
Ioan was born on July 17, 1937 in Arad, Romania to parents Ilie and Maria Flonta. He married Floare in 1968 in Arad, Romania and soon after God blessed them with their son Daniel. Ioan immigrated with his family to the USA in the early 1980's where he lived and worked in multiple states prior to retiring in Palm Bay, Florida. He enjoyed reading, gardening, supporting his family and caring for the family's pet birds. He also had a great passion for reading and sharing God's word and helping his neighbors and those in need.
He is predeceased by his sister Florica, his parents and in-laws. Ioan will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Floare, and his son Daniel and daughter-in-law Cornelia all of the Palm Bay area.
The viewing will be at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 21, followed by services at 1:00 pm at Fountainhead Funeral Home located at 7359 Babcock Street, Palm Bay, Florida. Burial will follow at Fountainhead Memorial park.
