John M. Aini Jr. RotterdamJohn M. Aini Jr., 58, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2013. Born in Cohoes, he was the son of Vina Aini and the late John M. Aini Sr. John was a sales representative for The Daily Gazette, retiring after 42 years of service. During his tenure at The Daily Gazette, he also worked hard providing for his family at Carman Hardware, Guidarelli Liquor Store, as a dispatcher for the Rotterdam Police Department, Sorrento's Pizzeria, and Towne TV. John also was able to find time in his busy schedule to volunteer in his community. He rode with the Rotterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and was a life member of the Rotterdam Fire District 2 Fire Department. John was a supporting member of the VFW Post 1895 in Schenectady, an applicant awaiting membership in the Red Knights Motorcycle Club of Albany, and served as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady. John is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Wilhelmina (Mina) Aini; his three children, Ramona (Chris) Rose of Mayfield, NY, Christina (Gary) Livingston of Princetown, NY and John M. Aini III of Rotterdam, NY. He leaves behind 10 loving grandchildren, Robert, Alayna and Nicholas Fredenburg and Dylan and Eli Livingston as well as Kaitlyn, Emilie, Abigail, Madeline and Christopher Rose Jr.; his siblings, Anthony (Cheryl) Aini of Rotterdam, Catherine (Victor) Jakway of Rotterdam, Margaret Mercier of Schenectady, and Patricia Aini of Schenectady. John is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, John was also predeceased by his younger brother, Mark J. Aini. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave. Rotterdam, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will begin on Friday, 10 a.m. from the funeral home, followed at 11 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St., Schenectady. Following the Mass, John will be laid to rest with his best friend Buddy, a Boston Terrier, at Sts. Cyril & Method Cemetery, Duanesburg Road in Rotterdam. Memorial donations may be made in John's name to the Ronald McDonald House, 139 South Lake Ave., Albany, NY 12208.
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Dear Mina and family, so sorry to hear about John's/Dad passing. My prayers for you Mina and your family... I am lost for words. So sorry ...
Helen Greklek
November 24, 2013
your friend Pamela Saunders email [email protected]
November 16, 2013
miss you very much!
November 16, 2013
so sorry a wonderful person. my family knew you well and my family's friends too. thank you for writing the article on my mom the skater girl before she passsed on she loved what you said about her put a lovely smile on her face too. you will be missed very much! I am glad I was able to see you and pay my respects. I just got out from hospital the day of the wake I am fighting ovaren cancer now have to fight even harder.
November 16, 2013
After losing my father 3months ago, John would ask me every time he sees me, how my family and I are holding up. He would tell me each time to stay strong and take it step by step.
My heart goes out to the Aini family and like John would tell me, I'm going to tell you, stay strong and take it a day at a time. Surround yourself with the positive thoughts and happy memories John left you with.
John was always a happy and caring person. He will truly be missed by many! RIP John!!
Nitya from First Niagara Bank on Broadway
November 15, 2013
Mina we are sending our love and prayers to you and your family....I am only steps away if you ever need anything.
Linda Rispoli
November 15, 2013
only knew John for a few months but always stopped in Dominos to say hi and what a pleasant fellow.Will miss his kind greetings and banter.God speed John
November 15, 2013
Spoke great words of wisdom.. and an awsome guy to get to know threw out the years.. truely blessed to have know such an awsome guy.. with a big heart.. my prayers and condolences to the whole family...
patrick onorato
November 15, 2013
To the Aini family,I am very sorry and sad for your loss, John was a great man and a brother in my heart.God bless you John and your family.
Mike Mercier
November 14, 2013
G.O. You were certainly that!
Rest in Peace!
Ray emerick
November 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss. John was a lot of fun to work with and one of the great story tellers. Every day it seemed he had us all laughing. You will be missed John.
Mike Coleman
November 14, 2013
Dear John III and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you know that friends are thinking of you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Friend, Jill Marsicano Capital Care
November 14, 2013
Mina and Family I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and a good neighbor. He will be missed in the neighborhood. May God's hand be upon you and comfort through this time.
RIP John
Antonietta (Sgueglia)
November 14, 2013
Mina my heart goes out to you & the kids In the death of John. I will keep you in my prayers & thoughts. Remember to take one day at a time. Your church people will stand behind you.
Marian Peek
November 14, 2013
Rest in peace my brother in law
Rick kirker
November 14, 2013
Cindy, Ray and Rick
November 14, 2013
To Mina and family, my heart truly breaks for your loss. John was a great man and Jaha and I was truly bless to know him. Being new to upstate New York I couldn't have asked for better neighbors than you and John. May you and your family be comforted in this season of mourning.
Deborah and Jaha
November 14, 2013
Mina-I am saddened to hear of John's passing. Years ago working with him at the newspaper holds fond memories...from Jud's pranks to the broken car stories, there was never a dull day. John was a great co-worker and friend, he will be missed. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Cindy Matthews
November 14, 2013
John was a large part of my childhood growing up just a block away in Woodlawn.Part of some great childhood memories.Rest in Peace, John.
Peter Nealon
November 14, 2013
Gaylene Ricci
November 14, 2013
We have been neighbors for more than 25 years and over that time we became family. John, we miss you already!
All of our love, prayers and support are with the Aini family.
David & Colleen Carkner
November 13, 2013
Christina, Gary, kids & family.... My heart breaks knowing the pain & sorrow you are all going through, I can only say time helps & knowing he is always around in spirit watching over all of you, with love in his heart for the family he created.... Be there for each other, hug often & laugh in memory of the good times
Debbie & Walt (Paco) Gladstone
November 13, 2013
Lane Family
November 13, 2013
To my best friend and his family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God Bless
Amy Glass
November 13, 2013
IM SORRY ABOUT MY BELOVED UNCLE HE WAS THE BEST AND HE WILL BE MISSED RIP
November 13, 2013
Christina & Family I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. There are no words that can express the pain & emotion you are going through, however, after just losing my brother only 5 weeks ago I understand and feel your pain. The only thing I can say is with much love & support from family, friends and loved ones are what will help get you through this. May your dad RIP with the guardian angels. Cherish the wonderful memories you were so fortunate to have with him and tuck them away securely in your heart as that is where he will be always...
November 13, 2013
Mina & Family - I send to you my deepest sympathies at the loss of John. He will be sorely missed but always remembered in our hearts.
Dawn Bollock
November 13, 2013
To the Aini Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers be with you in your time of need
Melissa McGurn-Martin
November 13, 2013
To the Aini family, my brother Gary and sister in law Christina, so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. We are hear for you all and your in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul, Stacie and Connor Geddes
November 13, 2013
Peace, love and prayers to the whole family.
Jenifer Deuel
November 13, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 13, 2013
Mona - my heart goes out to you & your family, you are all in my prayers.
Tanya Lemieszek
November 13, 2013
Even though we haven't seen each other for awhile, but his name would pop up from time to time and it was always a great conversation. Back in the day, John let me rebuild my car in his garage. A great guy the whole time I knew him! R.I.P. John Aini... God Bless his entire family...
Bud and Maria Ryan
November 13, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
November 13, 2013
uncle john I am still in shock u will truly be missed by all of us but aspecially your wife and kids and grandkids u were truly one of a kind and will hold a special place in my heart may u fly high and keep an eye on us all!
jamie marr
November 13, 2013
Amy Wells (Jimenez)
November 13, 2013
Samantha Kirker
November 13, 2013
Mina, Tony and family.....I am so very sorry to hear of John's passing. May your hearts find peace and may John R.I.P.
Jennifer LaRonge (Phillips)
November 13, 2013
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