John DeCandia, age 60 passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2020. John was born on October 11, 1959 in Molfetta Italy. He came to the United States with his parents and his brother Sergio in 1966 on the Italian ocean liner SS Raffaello. After arriving in the United States, they resided in Hoboken NJ. John attended Hoboken High School graduating in 1978. He attended Jersey City State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
John worked for many years in the pension services field, most recently with Advanced Data Processing (ADP) in Florham Park NJ. John loved to cook, paint, socialize and travel. His favorite place to travel was Italy to visit family and friends. He enjoyed many memorable times at Lido Algamarina in Molfetta.
John is survived by his beloved parents Antonio and Maria DeCandia, brother Sergio DeCandia and his wife Mary, sister Nicoletta Minervini and her husband Julius, sister Enza Crespo and her husband Daniel, and seven nieces and nephews, Anthony, Dylan, Giovanna, Sean, Olivia, Daniel and Matthew.
John will be forever missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Community Food Bank of NJ.
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