Sunset: August 17, 2019
What can you say about a man who lived and loved life to the fullest? Our John loved everything Italian. His wine had to be Amorone, and his pizza had to be thin and crispy. If you were lucky enough to be his dinner guest, you’d be enjoying Italian food.
John was born in Philadelphia and spent his years there growing up and learning about the world at an early age, joining the Army in 1961. Upon his return, he started a long successful career first in the flooring business and later forming Suburban Marble and Granite Import and Manufacturing, taking him to Italy dozens of times. If you were lucky enough, you’d get to hear some great stories of those trips.
John had several homes in Florida before he settled in Jupiter Hills in 2007. It was about that time he met Anita, who became his wife, his dearest friend and soulmate. Every evening they would have a cocktail together sitting on the porch, or at one of their treasured date nights. Their love was complete and eternal. They were everything to each other.
John was an avid golfer enjoying memberships at Lookaway Golf Club in PA and Jupiter Hills Golf Club. He loved the competition of the game and the many friends he played with.
John is survived by his loving wife, Anita; his children, John Jr. (Maureen) and Dawn; stepdaughters, Mary (Mike), Amanda and Tiffany (Brian). Papa John is also survived by all his grandchildren he loved dearly, Derek, Brian, Jen, Luke D., Nicole, Blake, Erin, Kylie, Chrissy, Reese, Shannon, Avery, Luke L., Silas, Eleanor, Skyler, Blaise and Duke; his furry friends, Ellie and Mia, will miss their many treats and his hugs in a thunderstorm.
We would like to thank all those who took such great and compassionate care of John, including Dr. Lubarsky, Kelly, Dr. Watts and Amber.
Contributions to St. Jude Hospital, University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center c/o Leukemia Research, c/o Dr. Justin Watts, 1475 NW 12th Ave, Miami, Fl. 33136.
As John rests forever in the heavenly home of Jesus let us raise a glass of wine to a wonderful man and a life well lived.
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