John had a heart of gold, full of compassion and love. He enjoyed quality time with his family and pets, basketball and a good cup of coffee. John was a respected and loyal employee of the City of Yonkers for over 20 years, where he formed many great friendships. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Karen (Mangini), a loving parent to his step-daughter Tara Bencivengo (Sturtevant), and proud grandfather “Gramps” to his grandson Luke. John is also survived by his loving siblings - brothers, Eugene Broughton Jr., of Florida, and Robert Broughton (Kathleen Soto) of Fishkill, NY, and his sister, Maureen Broughton Witkiewicz of Wappingers Falls, NY, along with many nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his grandparents and parents, sister Stephanie Merritt Barnes (Dudley) and brother-in-law, John Witkiewicz. The world has lost one of its kindest- John is loved by so many and will be greatly missed! Visiting hours at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. A Mass of Christin Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church on Saturday 9:30am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla, NY.
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