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John Waters Obituary
John Heath Waters
of Johnson City
John Heath Waters, 64, died August 19, 2008. John was predeceased by his wife, Mary and his parents, John Waters and Vera Brett. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Coleman and daughter-in-law, Connie Hasto; sons, James S., Chris and Tom Waters and LeeAnn Tondeur; grandchildren, Adam Coleman, Amber Coleman, and Tom Waters; sisters, Fran Hooper and Pat Hummer; and many loved nieces and nephews. John was a spiritual man who enjoyed meeting people and spent many hours at the Red Robin, Green Owl and the Eagles Club in his final years. He believed in living for the moment and he died with few regrets.
Family will receive friends between 1-2 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 Main St., Binghamton on Friday, August 22nd. A memorial service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. Internment will be at Lee Memorial Park, Ft. Myers Fla. Donations may be made to CHOW or your local food pantry in John's name.
"Joy and Sadness are on the opposite sides of the same moment."
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Memories and Condolences
for John Waters
Fran Hooper
August 15, 2019
John, I know you have been with me when I needed a shoulder. You are in my heart forever. I miss you. I am sure Grandma and Mom are keeping you straight. You are with Mary and happy and peaceful forever. The space you left can never be filled and of course went to a couple of reunions and my claim to fame is still being John Waters' sister.
Patricia Aloisi
September 20, 2008
Robin, Jim, Chris and Tom--I'm so sorry for your loss. I know it's a bit down the line, but when Laura (Pfeiff) called me, the notice wasn't published yet. I remember your dad fondly from the old Chenango Bridge days. All best wishes for your peace and comfort. Pat
judy heavey-staeuble
August 23, 2008
Chris and Tom,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. You are all in my prayers.
Judy Heavey-Staeuble
Sue Simmons
August 21, 2008
Dear Fran, If your brother was any thing like you then he made this world a much better place. So sorry for your loss.
Laura Pfeiff
August 21, 2008
Robin, Connie and Family,
I am sorry that I cannot be with you at this very difficult and sad time. My thoughts and love are with you now and always.
I have many fond memories of your father and will make the time to visit soon and reminisce with you.
Love,
Laura
Daniel Rouse
August 21, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jeanne Lavelle
August 21, 2008
Robin,Chris,Connie, I wish I could be with you all at this time of sadest.He was a wonderful man and I 'm very luckey to have known him. My love and prayers are with you. love Jeanne
Gaye Sautro
August 21, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a delightful man, with a GREAT sense of humor. I still have a book of poetry that John had "modified", and I enjoy it to this day. I will always smile when I think of him~
~Another one of the Sear's gang from the 70's~
Fran Hooper
August 21, 2008
John was a Great brother,always there when I needed him.I wish I could be with the family,but I will be there in spirit. John is now at peace for eternity after a long fight with reality. He will be with the love of his life, Mary. I will miss our weekly chats ,but one last thought, now I am the oldest and Johnny would just love that fact. Love to all Fran
Bill Harris
August 21, 2008
Robin, So sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy
Uncle Bill & Aunt Kathy
RITA RIVENBURG-HOLLISTER
August 21, 2008
FRAN AND PAT,
MY LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. HAVEN'T BEEN CONNECTED IN A LONG TIME. TWICE IN ABOUT 6 WEEKS IS UNBELEIVEABLE. I'M SURE JOHN IS IN A GOOD PLACE.
Lee Conrad
August 21, 2008
My sympathy to John's family.
One of the Sears gang from the 70's
Vicki Badke
August 21, 2008
Dear Robin, Connie & family,
My heart aches for your loss. He was such a nice man that I only met a few times. He has a beautiful daughter that I know he counted his blessings for in his last days. You were so there for him. He is with Mary now & in Gods loving hands. Just know your thought of with love.
Your friend always,
Robert E. Waffle
August 21, 2008
Chris, Robin And Tom,
It was a great pleasure to have known and to have worked with your dad, he was a great guiding force to me in my life and I will always remember him and be thankful for his life lessons. Keep him close to your hearts and rest assured that he is now at peace and back with your mom.
Terijo Jones
August 21, 2008
Chris, I'm sorry to see the passing of your father and am sure this is very hard time for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Lori & Bill Tomancik
August 21, 2008
Love you Uncle John. You are at peace now enjoying all the comforts of heaven.
Carol LaGrave
August 21, 2008
Fran, Pat and families...
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a Great person and will be fondly remembered..
He is with GOD now and no longer suffering.
With Deepest Sympathy...
Bob Sebesta
August 21, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. From an old friend from Johnson City,NY where John & Mary worked at Sears & happy hour at The Deacons Bench after work.
Deb Mulford
August 21, 2008
Tom-Thinking of you at this time of Loss. Deb (Johnson) Mulford
Fran Hooper
August 21, 2008
John was a great Brother,always there for me when I needed him, I wish I could be with my family at this time, but John knows I loved him and will miss our weekly talks. Love to all my family members and we all know he is now at rest with the love of his life ,Mary. The beginning of an eternity of peace after a long fight with reality. One last thought, I am now the oldest,I know Johnny would just love that.
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