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Just came across this! My condolences to Amanda and all of Johns Family. I live in Montpelier and loved my experience at NECI.
Eileen Dugan
January 18, 2026 | MONTPELIER, VT | Acquaintance


Ridgefield, Connecticut
1948 - 2019
John Theodore DranowJohn Theodore Dranow, 70, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2019 in Danbury. He is survived by his loving wife Amanda Raynor Dranow, and children, Caroline and Peter. He is also survived by his son Noah, from a previous marriage, and his sister Nancy von Salis.John was...
Read MoreJust came across this! My condolences to Amanda and all of Johns Family. I live in Montpelier and loved my experience at NECI.
Eileen Dugan
January 18, 2026 | MONTPELIER, VT | Acquaintance
John was certainly clever. He visited the Culinary Institute of America posing as a free-lance reporter, asking for course textbooks and work plans (I was so stupid not to be suspicious of that), in preparation for opening his own school. Very clever indeed.
William Primavera
November 17, 2024
Dear John, I miss you and I miss our friendship. Cathy has been very ill this year and I know you would have been a support to her and to me. In fact, you still are
Wayne Zade
November 06, 2024 | Friend
John Dranow taught one of my undergraduate writing courses at the University of Missouri in the mid 70s. He was an engaging, effective instructor. Condolences to his family, associates and friends on their loss.
Gerri Fennell Hesketh
December 30, 2023 | School
A Neighbor, a Friend, and at times, a Mentor. Frank C.
Frank Calise
November 06, 2023 | Friend
Dear John, the Giants are off, way off, this year. I think of you whenever I see the scores. And a lot of other times. Louise is gone too now, and I exchanged notes with Noah. I miss you.
Wayne Zade
November 06, 2023
John, the Giants are 6-2 halfway through, and are missing you, as I do.
Wayne Zade
November 07, 2022
May John's soul be greeted by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Frank Calise
November 06, 2022 | Friend
John, You are in a place filled with peace and no pain .... And, for that, I feel good for you! Love - See ya! Frank C.
Frank Calise
November 06, 2021