He was born on March 9, 1959 in Harrisburg PA .
John graduated from LIberty High School in Liberty NY
He was married to the love of his life, Debra Smith Thompson on September 9, 1989.
John worked in Auto Parts Sales for Orlando Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Orlando Fl.
He was a member of Quest Church in Gotha Fl.
John loved spending time with family, he loved music, baseball (Yankees) basketball, fishing, cars and taking walks in the evening. He was an avid collector of sports and music memorabilia.
In addition to his loving wife Debra and his survived by his sister in law Denise Kemp and her husband Cory. Also surviving are nephews Brian Ricotta, niece, Kimberly and her husband Kevin, nephew, Zachary Kemp and his wife Kendal. Great nieces and nephews, Lukas Ricotta, Wesley, Abigail, Elena and Cameron Fisher and Madilyn and Morgan Kemp.
Visitation will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734, US, on August 23, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734, US, on August 23, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
A Committal Service will follow at Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Rd, Gotha, FL 34734, US, on August 23, 2026, at 3:00 pm.
