Yesterday was a very long, hard day for my family and I. We are saddened to share that our Sonny passed away early yesterday morning at home and is now with the Lord. Sonny was battling Pneumonia and Covid for the last two weeks and wasn’t able to recover. Sonny was 95 years young and a very special person in my life. He was energetic, hilarious, friendly, stubborn, and caring. He was a proud Navy Veteran and loved his country more than anything. Sonny was always very prideful and strong willed. Bringing smiles and laughter to everyone’s face was his speciality. He was passionate about politics and loved Fox News. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and was such a sharp, knowledgeable guy. Seeing him live such a long, happy and healthy life reassures us that he was tired and just needed to rest. Sonny say hello to Mema, Aunty Char, Nonna and Papa for me. I miss you and love you so much. Rest In Peace Ugg 👼🏼♥️🙏🏼✝️

Yesterday made me realize that some people are truly suppose to live forever. Sonny, I will miss you and your sense of humor dearly. This earth was graced with your life for 95 years and I was lucky enough to know you for the past 12+ of those years. You saw me through high school graduation, college graduation, and I’m so thankful that you were able to meet and approve of Tyler 🤍

Thank you to the Ardolino family for always allowing me to love your family as my own, I can’t wait to hug you all soon ❤️ 

You’ll forever live (and dance) on in my heart.

We lived in the same apartment complex as John and met him while walking our dog. He was so friendly and wonderful to talk to. He invited me into his home to see some family pictures and items he’s collected from trips over the years. He shared stories of his life to us like we were old friends. The memories he shared really showed how much he loved the life he lived, the adventures, and his family. We frequently saw him on his daily walks. We will miss him and his bright soul. Sending love to his family, who he greatly adored.

If tears could build a stairway, 
and memories a lane.
I would walk right up to Heaven
and bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say "Goodbye".
You were gone before I knew it,
and only God knows why.
My heart still aches with sadness,
and secret tears still flow.
What it meant to love you 
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want me
to mourn for you no more;
To remember all the happy times
life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
I pledge to you today
A hollowed place within my heart
is where you'll always stay.
Sonny you will always hold such a special place within my heart. You were more like a grandpa to me, and for that I am eternally grateful. I will never forget all of the laughs and memories we have shared. God has called you home and heaven has gained another angel. Give Mema, Aunty Char, Nonna, and Papa a kiss for me. I love you always my Sonny Bunny, until we meet again.🤍✝️

On January 14, 2022 I lost the most present man in my life. My cousin John ”SONNY “. He took me to the candy store when I was just a little girl, he took me to the hobby store when it was time for me to do a project in school, he taught me about boating, he open my eyes to history and geography, he open my ears to opera and classical music, he taught me how to dance standing on his feet to his favorite song Moon River. We took bus trips to Manhattan just to browse book and record stores and to have lunch. He shared his love of the Navy, ships, airplanes, the old west, his gun collection, and most of all the love of his country. He was a proud Navy veteran and American. He showed me how to “laugh” I mean really “laugh” he had the craziest sense of humor we laughed all the time!!! And we can’t forget about Jeopardy he was a whiz, and his love of Penny Press word puzzle books. He was a grandfather figure to Desirae and Deanna and did the same things with them as he did with me. I can go on and on, a part of my heart went with him but the memories will last a lifetime. I will  love and miss you always John.😢✝️
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John Cosmo Dell'Erba

December 7, 1926 – January 14, 2022

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