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John Clemons Obituary

John Edward Clemons September 5, 2019 John Clemons, 72, of Minoa, passed away Thursday. John was a devoted partner, father, grandfather, friend, and community member. He was the son of the late Stanley and Marcia Clemons. He was a resident of Chittenango for 30 years and Minoa for 10 years. John served in the US Navy, having been awarded the National Defense Service Metal. He remained active in senior citizens, pursuing his enjoyment of playing cards. He had a lifelong passion for fishing and sports. John approached daily life with humor, making others smile and laugh often. He is predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Kathleen "Kate" Clemons. He is survived by his second love of seven years, Anna Holoczenko, daughter Shannon Lewis, daughter Anissa Clemons-Jenny and husband Brett, his six grandchildren, Brady, Skyler, Alexa, Jaden, McKenna, and Riley; Anna's children, Matthew Holoczenko and Joanne Neuwirth, Valentina Kolb and Russell Allen, Mark Holozcenko and wife Amy, and Andrew Holoczenko and wife Tracy; two sisters, Jolie Penistan and husband Lyle, Janet DiStefano and husband James, and brother Jeffrey Clemons; and other beloved family members and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at St. Patrick's Church, Murray Dr. Chittenango. Donations in John's memory may be made to Aurora of CNY, 518 James St. #100, Syracuse, NY 13203. G.F. ZIMMER F.H. CHITTENANGO 315-687-3366 Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits

Published by Syracuse Post Standard from Sep. 7 to Sep. 8, 2019.
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I am very sorry to hear of the loss of John recently. Now he is with Kate and back together doing all the things they enjoyed.I know all of us that played cards with John and spent time with him will miss him.
Rest In Peace

Thomas Long

September 23, 2019

September 9, 2019

Shannon & Alyss,
Our prayers are with you all. What a great man! We are in the Baltic, so unable to make the wake or funeral, but know we are with you in spirit.
Love,
Ed & Sue Judge

Susan Judge

September 9, 2019

so sorry for your loss, Ellen Waite Remington

Ellen Remington

September 8, 2019

Shannon and Anissa-
While the impact your father had on community members and especially on the youth in the religious education programs can not be appropriately measured, I am able to still personally recall his (and your mom's) selfless commitment to communicating righteous values, and actually living out their message in how they interacted with each other in this endeavor. I am personally saddened by his passing as over the past couple years, I have been able to come to experience some of his humor, admire greatly how he handled his struggles so gracefully and without complaint, and to witness his love for his family especially his daughters. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to learn. I suspect he and your mom will continue to provide you and others an immeasurable enduring presence as you and others experience the physical and spiritual aspects of life. May continued thoughts and prayers be with you during this difficult time and beyond.

Rob Healey

September 8, 2019

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