John J. Berean

John J. Berean obituary

John J. Berean

John Berean Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc. on Aug. 9, 2025.

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John Joseph Berean passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at his home in Highland surrounded by his family. John was born on March 27, 1940 in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was the son of the late Frank & Margaret Berean. He married June Marie Nielsen who predeceased him on February 23, 2016.

John was the owner of John J. Berean, Inc. Excavation Company. He loved to work, spend time with his family and watch Fox News.

Survivors include his daughter Jennifer Berean of Highland, his sons Frank Berean of Highland and Kevin Berean of Highland, 2 grandsons Reid & Quinn Berean and granddaughter Maeve Berean all of Highland and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 12th from 9-11am at the DiDonato Funeral Home,

1290 Route 9W, Marlboro.

A mass of Christian burial will be offered on Tuesday morning at 11:30am at St. Augustine's

Church, Highland to which family and friends are invited.

Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the DiDonato Funeral Service, Inc., 845-236-4300, www.didonatofuneralservice.com

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