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ESPOSITO--John C. Lawyer and author, passed peacefully in his sleep at age 79. Born in Brooklyn as Giovanni Cabrini Esposito in 1940 to Dominick and Amelia. The first in his family to attend college, he held degrees from LIU, Rutgers & Harvard Law. One of the original Naders Raiders, he was the lead author of "Vanishing Air" which documented air pollution health hazards across America. Helping create pressure on Congress which resulted in the passage of the Clean Air Act. He was awarded the Air Conservation Award by The National Wildlife Federation in 1970. His last book was "Fire In the Grove", an historical account of the deadly Coconut Grove fire. John is survived by his wife Linda LaViolette, son Nick and grandson Nicky, Jr. We will remember him as an honorable man who lived a life of dignity. He leaves behind family and friends who loved him.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 29, 2020.

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Norma Cohen

October 16, 2025

I met John Esposito in the summer o

Susan Ikenberry

February 22, 2025

I´m sorry to learn of John´s passing. I lost touch with him, because I knew him through his first marriage. But he had an amazing life and did so much to improve the world we live in, that his passing is everyone´s loss.

Susan Ikenberry

February 22, 2022

I knew John when he was a very young man. I admired his idealism and dedication.

Susan Ikenberry

June 3, 2021

John was someone whose commitment and sense of purpose I always admired. I'm so sorry to hear that he is no longer with us.

Nancy Esposito Franco

March 29, 2020

I am so so sad to hear of Johns death. What a brilliant and good man! He and I grew up together and his support made a huge difference in the woman and professional I became. May God help his family overcome this terrible loss.

March 6, 2020

Knowing John for nearly 40 years and you, Linda, too...Never once were you both not there for me--Forever grateful.

March 3, 2020

Thank you John, for your friendship and generous help when muuch needed; such an example for us all. Our thought are with you Linda and your family.
Mariapaola & Richard

March 2, 2020

Will never forget you Amigo

Maria Pagano

March 1, 2020

So sorry to hear of John's passing. My sympathy to you and your family, Linda.
Maria Pagano

March 1, 2020

This is a loss to everyone, of a man with great dignity, compassion and knowledge. There is no more devoted wife than Linda. May his memory be a blessing for all.

Liz Neumark, NY NY

Mark Martin

March 1, 2020

Sorry to hear about his passing, My deepest condolences to Linda and the rest of the family.
Mark
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Helen Davis

March 1, 2020

John was a very kind, wonderfully funny and thoughtful man. I will miss him.

Marlene Cintron

March 1, 2020

I am honored to have shared some time with this exceptional man. The world is a better place because of him. I will remember his sense of humor, lighting wit and unbridled love for his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Dan Weiss

February 29, 2020

Amy and I are very saddened by John's death. We were very close during very exciting days which I will always treasure. From DC to Fire Island to Brooklyn, we had good times, did good things and
he was a stand up guy.

February 29, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to the family. May God give your heart peace and comfort.

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