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John Viola Obituary

VIOLA - John S. Sr., on June 14, 2009 of Centereach, NY, formerly of Wantagh. WWII Veteran. Past Commander of the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. Beloved husband of the late Marie. Loving father of Michael, John and Lori Brush. Dear brother of Vincent and Frances Napolitano. Also survived by 9 cherished grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Reposing at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home, Inc., 3863 Merrick Road, Seaford (2 traffic lights E. of Rt. 135). Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9:45am St. Barnabas R.C. Church, Bellmore. Interment Calverton National Cemetery, hours Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cornelia Delange Foundation, 3032 West Main St., #100, Avon, CT 06001, would be appreciated.

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 16, 2009.

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Michael Giardina

June 21, 2009

You stood 5 foot nothing but were a giant amongst all men.
Sleep well Mr. Viola.

John, Lynda Bablin

June 16, 2009

John, Sally and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to let us know. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Victor Siclari

June 16, 2009

Lori, John and Michael and family,
How fortunate we all have been to have been blessed with the good fortune of being family to your Dad. There have been countless, wonderful memories--visiting your house and playing pool upstairs, splashing in the backyard pool, holiday dinners shoe-horned into your living room, watching him do his butcher magic and delivering "meals on wheels" afterward, and particularly the time your Dad and Mom took Scott and I camping with the pop-up camper-- there are so, so, so many good memories of your Dad. He was giving and caring and loving and touched so many of our lives. And let's not forget the lively discussions among him, my Dad, Uncle Clem and Uncle Frank--talk about the political spectrum. We are so glad to have had a little more time with him at Uncle Vinny's birthday gathering. Now he is a guardian angel watching over all of us, but particularly over his grandchildren he so cherished.
Love, Victor & family

Tim & Barbara Knight

June 16, 2009

John, Sally, Lori, Bob and extended family,

We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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