John Thomas DeLorenzo
John Thomas DeLorenzo
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John Thomas DeLorenzo, 61, was born to eternal life on March 16, 2023. John passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was born in Hackensack NJ, raised in Park Ridge NJ, and moved to Jacksonville FL in 1996, where he lived for the remainder of his life.
John is survived by his four children, Allison DeLorenzo, Devon Fleming (husband Nathan), Michael DeLorenzo and Mary DeLorenzo; his partner, Amanda Vanjaria, and her daughter, Mia Vanjaria; his mother, Mary DeLorenzo; his four siblings, Mary Ann DeLorenzo, Anthony DeLorenzo (wife Keiko), Diane Scheffler (husband Scott) and Susan Bromley (husband Steve); his many nieces and nephews; and his dog, Finley. He joins his father, Anthony DeLorenzo, in heaven.
John was a graduate of Park Ridge High School (1980) where he excelled as a scholar-athlete across multiple sports, and Williams College (1984) where he was a standout punter for the Ephs' football team. Upon graduation, John began a successful career in group insurance in New York City, which he continued after moving to Jacksonville. A living legend in his industry, he consistently topped national sales rankings and later was an executive leader of national sales teams until his retirement in 2015.
John was a devoted partner, son and father to his children who were the light of his life. He loved to travel, attend concerts and go to the beach. John was also a loyal supporter of the Jaguars and a long-time season ticketholder with his children.
A private memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach. In lieu of flowers, John's family requests that donations be made to Dreams Come True of Jacksonville (www.dreamscometrue.org). Please visit his online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Arrangements by Quinn-Shalz Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL.
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Randi Bienkowski Willey
October 26, 2025
To the De Lorenzo family,
John was missed at our PRHS reunion on Saturday 10/ 25. But John, (along with many others), was in our thoughts and conversations. That here was a memorial board and special tribute to our classmates gone before us.
Tim Furey
October 24, 2025
I know i am way late with this but this is the first i heard of Johns passing. I used to lift weights with Tony when we were young and spent alot of time with his family. I am sorry for your loss and i wanted you to know your family is the best and spending time with you all were some of the best times of my life
STEPP
April 17, 2023
Our family condolences go out to all the children. We are late posting this as we just realized he passed but not late on heavenly blessings which are eternal.
Love, The Stepp´s
Christina Curry
April 4, 2023
Sorry to hear about John. My prayers are with all of you during this time.
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Ginny Collins and family
April 1, 2023
So sorry to hear this, my thoughts and prayers to the family, the family sat in front of us at the Jaguar games for years.
Joyce Suleski
March 30, 2023
I knew John through MetPlans. John and I won an egg toss event at a Leader's Conference. He always was very pleasant. I am sorry for your loss. He was taken too soon. Joyce Suleski
Randi Bienkowski Willey
March 25, 2023
So very sad and shocked to hear of John's passing. John was a neighbor of mine on Leach Ave in Park Ridge, NJ. All us neighborhood kids played together during our childhood years and stayed outdoors till it got dim out. I remember his mom ringing a bell when it got dark out so John and his siblings would come back home. Although his sister, Diane was my good friend, John was right there enjoying the outdoor games and walks in the woods behind his house. As kids, each winter, we had snowball fights behind mounds of snow pushed alongside the road, sledding at the Park Ridge Glen, Christmas caroling (boys and girls) in the neighborhood and returning to his parents house for his mom's wonderful hot chocolate and cookies. I will always remember John as a really nice person with a wonderful smile from a great family. Sending my condolences and love to all the De Lorenzos.
John & Teri Amthor
March 25, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy.
Teri and John Amthor
Alisha dennis
March 24, 2023
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