John P. DiCesare, 80, of Palm Coast passed away Sunday January 15, 2012. John was born in Yonkers, NY on September 21, 1931 and was a long time resident of Yorktown Hgts, NY until moving to Florida in 1993. A retired construction worker, John was an avid football and baseball fan. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. John was a member of Mother Seton where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He will always be remembered as a kind, gentle hard working man who devoted his life to his family. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56, years, Irene; daughters, Sharon, Lisa, Lori Lyons and Michelle (Chris) McCarthy; and grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas, Danielle and Ashley. He will be deeply missed by all. Friends can call Thursday 12 -1 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 4600 Belle Terre Pky. Palm Coast. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Thursday at 1PM. In lieu of Flowers donations may be made in his memory to Mother Seton Church. Arrangements under the direction of Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, Ormond Beach, FL.