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1958
DIED
2017
John Femia Obituary
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Jean Giannandrea
August 2, 2025
I always think of you Johnny.. you are the best!!! Love and miss you.. cousin Jeanne..
Anne Marie Schertz
June 14, 2025
Happy Birthday John! I will always miss you and our calls! Love ya, Anne ❤
Alan Risedorf
June 12, 2025
Another birthday in heaven.... We miss you always
Anne Marie Schertz
October 30, 2024
Can’t believe it’s been 7 years. I know you’re watching over us. You are always with us and always missed. ❤
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Anne Marie Schertz
October 30, 2023
Six years has passed but the memories are still fresh in our minds. You are loved and missed brother and you always will be! ❤
Anne Marie Schertz
June 12, 2023
Happy 65th Bro! Love ya and miss ya always! ❤
Alan Risedorf
June 12, 2023
65 today! Happy Birthday in heaven. If you were here the old man jokes would be relentless!! lol Always your friend, Alan.
Anne Marie Schertz
February 1, 2023
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! ❤
Alan Risedorf
October 31, 2022
Hard to believe 5 years have gone by since you left us but you are not forgotten. Love your friend always, Alan
Anne Marie Schertz
June 12, 2022
Happy Birthday Brother!! Miss you every day! ❤ Anne
Alan Risedorf
June 12, 2022
Another birthday in heaven. We all still miss you here. Always your friend and brother, Alan. ❤
Anne Marie Schertz
April 24, 2022
Miss you brother!
Anne Marie Schertz
June 14, 2021
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
Alan Risedorf
June 12, 2021
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
Anne Marie Schertz
May 21, 2021
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
Alan Risedorf
October 30, 2020
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.
Alan Risedorf
May 19, 2020
Always in my thoughts. God bless.
Steve Birch
January 17, 2018
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.
Matthew Kent
November 11, 2017
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)
Charisse Leonard
November 10, 2017
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)
Alan Risedorf
November 10, 2017
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.
Darlene Leininger
November 9, 2017
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.
Judy Stahl
November 9, 2017
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)
Jack & Jayne O'Leary O'Leary
November 8, 2017
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.
Helen Young
November 8, 2017
John was a wonderful person and friend, he will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
suzanne timpano
November 8, 2017
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
Will Giler
November 8, 2017
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.
Carmela Balestrieri
November 8, 2017
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)
Tom Bauer
November 8, 2017
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.
Cassie Godbey
November 7, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. So sorry for your loss.
Cassie Godbey
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