Visitation will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Saturday, March 17, 2018 with a public viewing from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and Mass to begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Maui Memorial Park Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.
John was a major league professional baseball player in the U.S. and Japan, then a lifeguard for the County of Maui. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Pimentel Sardinha; son, John Thomas Sardinha II (Alicia); daughters, Lisa Tintiangco (Chris), Tanya Moleta (Donovyne); sister, Emilia Bush; 8 grandchildren, John Thomas “JT” Sardinha III (Lacey), Dr. Chace Moleta, M.D., Bobby Lu, Dr. Kristi Tintiangco, Pharm.D. (Ikaika Wong), Tasha Mahelona (Elden “Pua”), Chazz Moleta, Chastiny “Nikki” Greig (Nalu), Dante Sardinha; 6 great-grandchildren, Rheannon, Cruz, Ryze, Hunter, Zen and Blaise, and one on the way.
