John was a graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School class of 1962, and also attended Montgomery County Community College and West Chester University.
He served as an Aviation Electrician in the US Navy during Vietnam and spent over 40 years as a Mercedes Benz Technician. He was a classic car enthusiast and enjoyed driving his 1965 Mustang which he bought new and still owned at the time of his death. Over the years, he belonged to the Valley Forge Mustang Club, the American Motors Car Club, the Historical Car Club of PA and the Valley Forge Signal Seekers. He was also a life-member of the NRA.
He was the beloved husband of Elaine (nee Bove), loving father of Melissa Balogh (Jim Brown), brother of William (the late Ann) Matt, and the loving uncle to several nephews, grand-nephews, and grand -nieces.
He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers Daniel (Pam) and Joseph as well as his nephew William and William’s wife Kirstie and their baby son Noah.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 from 8:30 to 10:15am at Alleva Funeral Home, 1724 E. Lancaster Avenue, Paoli, PA followed by a funeral Mass at 11am at the Church of St. Monica, 63 Main Avenue, Berwyn PA. Interment will follow at St. Monica Cemetery on Old Lancaster Road in Berwyn.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the P 61 Restoration Fund c/o the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, 110 Museum Drive, Reading, PA 19605.
