John A. Kaun

1936 - 2024

John A. Kaun, 88, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Pines at Utica. He was born in Annesville, NY, on January 6, 1936, a son of the late Alec and Victoria (Farnasyz) Kaun. He was a 1956 graduate of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School and later earned an Associates Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College. On September 27, 1958, he was united in marriage to Florence M. Kotary. She passed away in 2009.

John was a computer analyst for the Department of Defense at Griffiss Air Force Base for many years, retiring in 1995. He earned several awards and certificates in a distinguished career including Civilian of the Year. He became a subcontractor for Lockheed-Martin for a few years before retiring from a fulltime position. He was active in his retirement, and took a part-time job as the caretaker at First Presbyterian Church.

John was member of St. Joseph's Church in Lee Center and taught religious ed there for many years. He was very close to his two special neighbors and would look after them and their property.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law. Vickie and John Maio; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Michele Kaun; a sister, Mary Lewis; four cherished grandchildren, Kathy Scarafile (Joseph), Kristina, Pardi (Frank), and Alexander and Timothy Kaun; four great-grandchildren , Joey, Peyton, Salvatore and Sophia; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three sisters, Ann Pabis, Elizabeth Charosia and Helen Kopiel; three brothers, Walter, George and Henry Kaun; and his beloved canine companion, Peanut.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 26th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Lee Center. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call on Monday, March 25th, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc, 418 N. George St., Rome. You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com.