John C. Needham

A good man gone too early

He shall be missed by many. As his college coachI remember him well. His triple victory against WILLIAMS gave us the one and only victory over Williams in their pool! His All American swim at nationals was especially gratifying as all 12 who went made All American . His love of swimming continued well after he graduated from Hamilton.

Leanne, Daniel and Caitlin, I am very saddened by the news of John passing away. John and I were classmates at Our Lady of Solace grammar school and then shared numerous classes at CBA as well. I was on the Class of 71 team to get as many '71 grads to attend our 50th reunion in 2021. I live in San Francisco so it has been many years since I was back in Syracuse. I spoke with John on the phone encouraging him to attend, which he did. I am so glad I had a chance to catch up with him again at that time. You are truly blessed to have had John as your husband, and a father to your children. God bless a fine man! Dan Bollman

Terry and I will greatly miss our dear friend of over 50 years. Always happy, always kind, always a joy to be around, impacting so many even beyond his many friends in his life's work as a Public Defender. Truly a life very very well-lived. Tremendous memories of our times together are a blessing we will always treasure as Pipes lives on through all of us.

Great guy and friend at CBA. Very bright and I knew he would be successful in whatever career he chose after Hamilton College.

John was a great guy. Will miss him

Didn't really know John well but having read his obit sounds like a kindred spirit. Swimmer, fun guy, CBA classmate. I send my condolences to his family and friends. Walt Fey

John and his dad, Charlie, took me to my first major, the '68 Open at Oak Hill. Stopped by your Syracuse home this year on PGA Championship week. Thanks for all your calls to get us in an available gym to play some bad basketball.