John Mariano Federice Jr.

John Mariano Federice Jr. entered into rest February 11, 2023. A resident of Jacksonville Florida at the time of his passing, John grew up in Buffalo graduating from Seneca Vocational High School before enlisting in the Navy. Technically gifted, he enrolled in flight-engineer school and became a crew member on the P-3 Orion. He was sent on many deployments to Iceland, Spain and Italy where his job was to oversee flight operations tracking submarines. He retired after thirty-one years as a Command Master Chief. After leaving the Navy, John worked toward his master’s degree in aviation safety, ultimately teaching at Embry-Riddle University.

He was predeceased by his parents: John and Antonina Federice and 2 brothers: Ronald J. Federice Sr and Daniel F. Federice.

John is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Sheri Federice; Children, John R. (Elizabeth) Federice and Katie A. (Chance) Rauscher; Grandchildren, John G. Federice and Stella A. Federice. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Military services with honors will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com.