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John BEDRON Obituary

BEDRON, John 65, of Clearwater, passed away peacefully, after a hard fought battle with cancer, on June 26, 2012. His loving partner, Vicki Campo, closest family, and friends were at his side. John was born in Queens, NY Dec. 10, 1946. He worked for New York City Dept. of corrections for over 20 years, and spent a good part of that time on Rykers Island as a Deputy Warden before retiring in 1992. He then moved to Florida and worked for The Pinellas County School system in transportation for 15 years before retiring in 2010. His interests included anything New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and his passion for his Homeowner's association where he was the Treasurer. For those who were fortunate to really know John, the pretense of a crusty no nonsense person would give way to a man who embraced life and was very supportive and helpful to those in need. In the last few years, his greatest joy was spending time with his extended family. He loved all his grandchildren and enjoyed every minute spending time with them. John will be missed by many, and will never be forgotten. He is survived by his loving family and friends.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Jun. 29, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John BEDRON

20 Entries

July 18, 2012

I got a call last year from Johnny Bedron, and I thought it was a jokester,,I hadnt been in touch since he moved to Fla..I think he is still chasing me around the corner to my house,,but he was such a guy,,esp that arm,,,If I can remember anything, he took to out to dinner when I graduated High school,cause my Dad was working,,on the way back what a ride in that black gto? hot a car girl,,Im sorry at such a young age he is gone,,but Ill still remember Johnny Linda "Krowl" Donohue

Patricia Costanzo

July 11, 2012

July 11,2012
I just went on line and found out the news You are realy going to be missed.
We have all been Friends for Years.
You will never be Forgotten!!!!
Love Ya,
Pat

July 5, 2012

IT'S BEEN A WEEK NOW SINCE WE LOST A GREAT GUY...I TALKED TO JOHN EVERY WEEK ONCE OR TWICE JUST TO BS..IT WAS JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS ON THE HILL..I'LL MISS HIM,BUT I'LL STILL HAVE THE MEMORIES OF A GREAT GUY....BOBBY CARVEL

Carol Wise

July 3, 2012

It is hard to believe a month ago we were having lunch together and now you have left us. You will be missed and remembered.

Mary Hojara

July 3, 2012

I can't believe it's been a week already since you left us. I have thought of you everyday and have so many things I wanted to say to you. You told me once that you were sorry you couldn't keep your promise to David about taking care of Vickie and I for him, but you DID John, and you still are. David I'm sure has told you how proud he is of you. This has been so hard on Vickie, but rest assured that I will take care of her for you. We WILL all be together again one day, until then know that you are loved and missed everyday.

Richard Ret

July 2, 2012

I'm grateful to have known John since childhood and then to have been with him twice again in the last year, after so many years had gone by. He was always a guy you could count on, and he will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace John...

Mike & Teri Loring

July 1, 2012

John was a true friend who would drop anything to help you. I'm so glad that we stayed in touch all these 45 years plus. We will all miss him as i'm sure the rest of his friends and family will

Mary Hojara

July 1, 2012

I'm sorry I haven't been on here sooner John, but I guess I just wasn't ready to accept you were really gone. I sat at the kitchen table yesterday and cried thinking about how you use to come over on Saturday mornings and bring me a bagle and our weekly going out to eat (the three of us). It's very hard for me to put into words how much you meant to me. Not only were you my "brother-in-law" but you were my go to guy for any help I may have needed. Thank you for being part of our family and our lives. I truly hope you know how much WE ALL loved and respected you, especially Vickie. She is lost without you. The kids lost a very LOVING "Grandfather" and I lost a best friend. I will miss so much about you, but I know you are in a good place with the Lord. You may be gone but you will NEVER be forgotten. I love you John and I will ALWAYS be your #2.

Bill Bochicchio

June 30, 2012

I grew up around the conner from John, I know him since he was a kid. We were apart for over 40 years, and when I spoke to him it was like we just spoke yesterday. John was a true friend who would do anything for you. He will be truly missed and the Carvel Gang from all over just got a little smaller, with the loss an important member. He will always be in our hearts and in our memories and whenever we get together he will always be a part of the conversation. May God have mercy on his soul.

June 30, 2012

Rest in peace my friend.
The community, neighbors and friends will miss you.

Norah Roberts

June 29, 2012

It's hard to believe I won't get to hear another dirty joke from you John. You always brought me smiles & laughter in the many years we did car shows together & then I got to be your Fan Host at the Rays. Thanks for the memories.

Michael & Teri Loring

June 29, 2012

We will truly miss John. We've kept in touch all these years and am so glad that we did. He was a true friend till the end and fought bravely to beat his illness. He was too young to have been taken away from all his family and friends. Till we meet again.

Jim Terry

June 29, 2012

Have talked to him in years.He was always a great guy.Always dropped off Mc Donalds.

Babs Bailey

June 29, 2012

John was my neighbor and friend. He was always available to help me out, even in the times he wasn't feeling well at all. And he was always looking out for me. I will miss him greatly.

Rest in Peace, John.

Mike Campo

June 29, 2012

John was an amazing man and I could not have asked for a greater step-dad. He was always there for me and my boys and would do anything he could to help us out. I never had to worry about my mom, knowing she was with him and would forever be loved and taken care of. Rest in Peace and we will meet again....

Fred Arlotta

June 29, 2012

June 29, 2012
John was certainly one of a kind. He never said no to a friend or a stranger. Although I have not seen John since his move to Florida I have still always considered him a good friend. I consider myself fortunate to have at least spoken to him over the last few months, he was a fighter til the end. It is a sad time for all who knew him and loved him. Rest in Peace John.

June 29, 2012

JOHN WAS THE GUY YOU ALWAYS WANTED ON YOUR SIDE. LOYAL, TRUSTWORTHY AND GAME FOR ANYTHING. LAST APRIL WE MET IN VEGAS AND CARRIED ON LIKE WE WERE FRIENDS THROUGHOUT THE 45 YEAR SPAN THAT WE LOST CONTACT. GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF OUR FRIEND JOHNNY.

ROBERT SINATRA

Rose Pinamonti

June 29, 2012

I've known John since HS and I have the greatest memories of those times. I'm very glad I got to see John when I was visiting Tampa. We spent the day together remembering the old times and catching up with the present. I'll miss John and the emails I use to get daily from him. John, you will be missed and I can't believe your gone. Rest in Peace.

Bill Wunderlin

June 29, 2012

I worked with John at the Transportation Department in Pinellas County. He was always available to anyone who needed advice or answers to questions.
Vicki, I know you will miss him.
God be with you and Him!

BOB MOREUS

June 29, 2012

JOHN WAS ONE OF A KIND WHENEVER YOU NEEDED HIM NITE OR DAY HE WAS THERE...HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND GROWING UP..WE JUST REUNITED AFTER 40 YEAR S APART,WE DIDN'T SKIP A BEAT..ALL THE GUYS UP NORTH ARE SAD WITH JOHNS PASSING AND WILL TRULY BE MISSED...A GREAT GUY AND FRIEND..FROM ALL THE CARVEL GANG BOBBY,RICH,BILL,FRED,BILLY DON&ROBERT
GREAT MEMORIES..HAPPY TRAILS MY FREIND

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