John Robert Johnson Jr.
John Robert Johnson Jr.
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John R. Johnson Sr. of Bluffton, SC, formerly of Lake Winnisquam, NH and Syosset, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 17, 2024, with family by his side. John was born in The Bronx, New York on August 2, 1938, to John and Sigrid (Agren) Johnson.
Loving husband of Shirley. Devoted father of Jayne (Robert) O'Gorman, Jay, and Tara (Matthew) Smith; beloved "Poppy" to Sydney, Travis, Kaela, Norah, and Shauna; great-grandfather to Sawyer; and stepfather to Keefe and Nicole.
He is predeceased by his brother, Bertil and sister, Elsie.
John was a New York City Firefighter (FDNY) who retired after 28 years of service, and former owner of Monarch Carpet in Plainview, NY. He always loved adventure and enjoyed skiing, hunting, kayaking, and playing pickleball. He spent the last 30+ years traveling far and wide with Shirley. "Jolly Old John" always had a kind word, a quick smile, and was a member of the Church of the Cross in Bluffton.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00am, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, The Church of the Cross; Historic Campus, 110 Calhoun St, Bluffton, SC.
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Carlo Stella
August 14, 2024
John (Whitey) and I were inseparable best of childhood friends. He lived on 3rd Ave and I one block away on Bathgate.
We hung out at the Pitts brothers parking garage on 179th St. I can say it now, it is too late to get in trouble. Whitey & I borrowed keys from client parked cars at night and took non authorized joy rides. It was lots of fun, for us 12 year old kids.
Although we not been together for many years, I am saddened by this news.
Rest in peace my very good friend.
Carlo Stella
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