Obituaries & Life Tributes

When I first met John it was New years eve at my parents house I liked him instantly he was funny and very kind. May you rest in peace 🙏

Rest in peace john we all miss you taking care of cheech for you and carmen now your there angels

I met John while playing hooky. Went to his house with another skip schooler and was charmed immediately after waking for him to come downstairs we were watching a new morning program,Sesame Street he was upstairs along time assumed he was getting dressed.But no he came down carting a pillow(for some coverage in his tee shirt and his tight whites. Automating fell in love with his comfort and welcoming attitude, offering everyone a bowel of captain crunch. We would stay most of the day putting our money together for rolls and lunch meat from the corner store. It was a time of innocence at 12 yrs old and thirteen a.few of us gathered more every day. Eventually we would be careless in and out back door making some h noise a neighbor called the cops that came right in the back door, we scattered like mice, his mom and dad were called they came home to witness the roundup and one by one they reached our parent to come get us sheepishly we left he was punished had to stay in for weeks,bored he send word to come over and slowly gathered most of us that were there that fateful day. We quickly became good friends that hung out tother for years. We all had to grow up be responsible adults, but John continued to be that same gracious boy that was so often charming and welcoming and did I mention he was adorable, and so handsome he broke hearts those growing years but Deb was the one and only for years to come God bless him his family ,and friends I still watch Sesame Street with heartfelt memories! Sincerely Cathy Dulin Pugh

God bless the DaDario families for such an unexpected loss Cathy pugh

Living next to John was never dull. No details, for those of you who know John well, you'll have to use your imagination. The two sides of the coin which made up John were passionate and caring. On the passionate side, he loved his Phillies eagles sixers and flyers. And in hockey terms, he was quick to drop the gloves. He'd go toe to toe with anybody because he wasn't afraid of anyone or anything,..except mice. A mouse scurrying across his shed floor would send him into an arm flailing panic...,On the caring side, he cared about everyone and showed it. He was genuinely concerned about how you were making out, if you were ok and didja eat yet? John was like the neighborhood mayor/sheriff. He was always out front picking up litter which had blown around after trash day and promptly throw it down the storm drain. That was john. He was the king of duck tape and chicken wire and his riding mower has a rock strategically placed underneath to keep the rotor blade turning. He never met a situation which couldn't be fixed with spit and ingenuity. John was a spirited, loving person who was taken away too early and will be dearly missed. I'll close with my favorite John story. A few years ago we got snowed on pretty good. Like the mowing duties, john and I would share the snow shovelling. Now it was cold, really cold this day and I was dressed like I lived in Canada, heavy jacket, gloves, snow boots, face was covered because the snow was blowing around. I look over at john and how does he take on this bone chilling chore...wearing nothing but this thin nasty bath robe and and sneakers shovelling away. At this time a pick up truck slowly makes its way passed our houses and stops. The driver rolls down the window, looks at John and says "god bless you sir" and drives away. ....Good bless you John indeed. Gonna miss you my friend. -Joe Scholding

My deepest condolences to the family. Lots of fond memories as teenager growing up down 68th street park. Debbie one of my best friends. Kathy and Richie were only a year apart. Gina and my nephew Keith went to St Barney together. John n Billy in his red car. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

It's has been a pleasure to have known John growing up. I went to school with him and worked with him at his family business of paving contractors! I also worked with him doing snow removal at the airport. One time we stayed out all weekend plowing snow, in a blizzard! We had fun hanging out at 68th Street Park, where we would play football and cards! You would know when John was around as he would be doing burnouts and flying up the street in his little red Plymouth valiant ❗🏎️ LOL May you rest in peace John🙏

Our condolences to you and your family 🙏💜🙏💐🙏