John Joseph Megella

John was born June 16, 1939, to Mary (Bednar) and George Megella of New York City. He is predeceased by his parents and great niece Theresa Herbert. He is survived by his sister, Anne Herbert of Bremerton, her sons – Lawrence Herbert(Rosemarie) and Francis Herbert(Marlene), and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

John served in the Navy enlisting in 1958. He was honorably discharged in June 1960. Returning to civilian life John became a New York Court Officer and a Hospital Security Officer.

John was a very generous and caring person. Even though he was a lifelong bachelor, he did have an extended family that he cared greatly for. His neighbors were that family. He was an avid cook and enjoyed sharing meals with all of his neighbors and watching out for them. He was a very special person, that will be sadly missed.

A gathering for John will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at Kennedy-Roth Funeral Home, 41-45 58th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at St Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 58-02 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377. A committal service will occur Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 49-02 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Woodside, NY 11377.

A gathering for John will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM at Kennedy-Roth Funeral Home, 41-45 58th Street, Woodside, NY 11377. A mass of christian burial will occur Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM at St Sebastian Roman Catholic Church, 58-02 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside, NY 11377. A committal service will occur Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM at Calvary Cemetery, 49-02 Laurel Hill Boulevard, Woodside, NY 11377.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kennedyrothfuneralhome.com for the Megella family.

In Lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to a charity of your choice.