John Femia

I always think of you Johnny.. you are the best!!! Love and miss you.. cousin Jeanne..

Happy Birthday John! I will always miss you and our calls! Love ya, Anne ❤

Another birthday in heaven.... We miss you always

Can’t believe it’s been 7 years. I know you’re watching over us. You are always with us and always missed. ❤

Six years has passed but the memories are still fresh in our minds. You are loved and missed brother and you always will be! ❤

Happy 65th Bro! Love ya and miss ya always! ❤

65 today! Happy Birthday in heaven. If you were here the old man jokes would be relentless!! lol Always your friend, Alan.

Even after all this time, I find it hard to believe and accept that you're gone. Miss you and all those crazy phone calls! ❤

Hard to believe 5 years have gone by since you left us but you are not forgotten. Love your friend always, Alan

Happy Birthday Brother!! Miss you every day! ❤ Anne

Another birthday in heaven. We all still miss you here. Always your friend and brother, Alan. ❤

Miss you brother!

Happy Birthday John! We miss you and had some laughs remembering some good days! I know that you were never a fan of your birthday, I always found that odd lol but I hope this one was perfect! Love you, Anne xoxo

John, Happy Birthday in Heaven. My son celebrated his 21st yesterday at the Met game! You would have gone nuts. As we went though this past crazy year I always thought about how you would have handled it all and my answer was always....not well! Lol! Just the thought made me smile. I miss you and keep you and your family in my prayers every day and hope you are watching over mine. Always your friend and brother, Alan

I miss John everyday! There are stories, oh so many stories, they make us laugh and cry all over again. He was wonderful son, brother and uncle. He really cared about others, he was funny, he was a great manager and loved his job, he was ‘nervous man’ and he was just John! Spoke to him everyday, several times a day, he always had some silly story about something, or he had nothing to say at all but just wanted to talk. I remember saying ‘don’t you have to work?’ It’s been over 3 1/2 years and I still miss those calls. I guess I always will. I often come back here and read the kind words that have been written about him, it touches my heart and I know that he was loved.
Love you and miss you brother, Anne

Another year has gone by but we all still miss you just as much! You are always in my prayers and please keep watch over us! Love Always, Your Friend, Alan.

Always in my thoughts. God bless.

John was my absolute favorite bookstore manager. That is saying a lot considering I had 10 states to cover with thousands of bookstores. John was a genuine, caring individual who made me laugh on many an occasion. He will be deeply missed.

John Femia was a great guy. He and I would frequently chat whenever we would see one another at the various Barnes & Noble functions we attended. We weren't in the same region (he was Region 703, I am Region 704), but our two regions often held meetings together, and whenever there would be a break in the day, whether a lunch break or even a quick coffee break, John and I would get together and shoot the breeze. He was a terrific guy; he was funny and smart, and he loved the business. I met John back in 2001 when I had been helping out at Queensborough, but I had already heard of him for years. He was a bona fide legend in the company. I will miss him terribly. Matthew Kent (B&N 727)

John was such a great guy. It was always a pleasure being around him. I remember when I first started in the company @ LaGuardia CC that's when I first met John about 15 years ago. I use to speak to John almost every single day to chat. John will truly be missed. My prayers are with the family in this time of need.
Charisse (Nyack #231)

It's hard to believe it was over 30 years ago that I first heard you screaming through your bedroom door for your mom's meatballs! Although both our lives took unexpected twists and turns the one constant was our brotherhood and friendship. I wish I could hug you now and say goodbye but I know that it would be just as painful. I know that your are in a better place now where the baseball grass is always green but you will truly be missed by many. Until I see that wonderful smile again and wrap my arm across your shoulder please watch over my family and I. Always your brother, Alan.

Dearest John, your passion for your store and for our company will surely be missed, I will miss the frantic phone calls, that always seemed to end in laughter, you cared so much and it showed. Your kind heart and gentleness will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers to your family and friends on such a devastating loss.

I enjoyed your phone calls and your happy attitude.

Sympathy and prayers to all of your family, you will be missed.

Judy Stahl( B&N #242)

Dear John, It's surreal to hear your departure to heaven. To soon for the rest of us that enjoyed your friendship. You always had that warm smile that matched your kind heart. We are blessed with the time you gave us. Always quick with a joke or a funny story to bring us tears of laughter. A true gentleman who had the highest respect for all of your friends. You will be missed in many ways. God Bless, thoughts and prayers for your family.

John was a wonderful person and friend, he will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

my sweet cousin john, we are all so saddened by your loss. You are the kindest, most humble person I have ever known. we all love you so very much, my dear cousin. I enjoyed all our phone calls, laughing, we are heartbroken over this, rest in peace with every other angel. Kiss my mommy for me. forever loved and missed, your cousins sue and Vinnie...xoxoxoxo

John will be missed. This was a great loss. My condolences to his family. John was a great friend, full of laughs and love, and I'm going to miss all of his great stories in work and life.

This is a loss that will be felt by many. John was a great person who always had kind words for everyone. God bless you John and I hope you rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to your family for their loss. I will always remember the laughs and good times. Carmela(Staten Island, NY)

This is such a tragic loss. John was a wonderful person and a truly good man. My deepest sympathy to his family as they cope with this loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.

Cassie Godbey
B&N #8159