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Ithaca - John "Johnny Joe" Yengo passed away peacefully November 22, 2019 at the age of 80 years old. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, and his 3 children, Lisa, Gregory, and John Jr. He was a proud grandparent to 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. John was a lifelong Ithaca resident who was known by many people through his relationships with Joe's Restaurant and Ithaca Renting Co. He will be missed walking throughout College Town and the Ithaca Commons. He was always willing to help others and was proud of his efforts throughout Ithaca. John worked right up to his passing.
A private ceremony will be held among family members. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Class of 1956 Award, c/o the Ithaca City School District, 400 Lake Street, Ithaca, New York 14850.
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Valerie Lecuona
September 20, 2024
John Yengo: Your kindness towards me when I lived in Ithaca, New York will never be forgotten by me! God be with you! With All Respect, Miss Valerie Oval Lecuona, age 54 years
Jeff Adams
October 12, 2020
He had a true passion for life and was always so full of life and outgoing. My prayers and my thoughts are with his family. May the God of all comfort provide them with the strength and peace during this difficult time.
Michael Casper
July 31, 2020
Gonna miss you pal
John Siegfried
January 14, 2020
Johnny Joe was a great guy from when I first met him in the ninth grade when he came over to the public school from Parochial. He kept his sense of humor for his entire life, as when I last saw him in 2016. We will miss his smile!
John Siegfried
Tracy Sullivan
November 30, 2019
So sorry to read of his passing. I remember seeing and chatting with him often around the commons. May he rest in peace. Keeping his family and friends in prayers
Gay Huddle
November 30, 2019
Dear Lillian and family, I am so very sorry to learn of Mr. Yengo's passing. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Jason Fane
November 30, 2019
John Yengo worked with me at Ithaca Renting for just under 40 years and many of Ithaca's favorite businesses are in place because of his effort and dedication.
He deserves special credit for bringing the first authentic restaurant with the food of about a dozen nationalities or cuisines and made Ithaca into a cosmopolitan international restaurant scene enjoyed by Ithacans and visitors.
Think of John when you eat in one of these restaurants.
Jason Fane
Richard Little
November 27, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sorry for your loss, here is a memory for your family.
Andrew Kraft, Jr.
November 27, 2019
Michael Pichel
November 27, 2019
My sincere condolences to John's wife, family and friends.
sherri williams/porter
November 26, 2019
Greg and Yengo Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and keep you.
-Sherri Williams/Porter
Kitty Hall-Thurnheer
November 24, 2019
I'll so miss giving you a hug when I see you. Rest in Peace, my friend. Love to your loved ones. Kitty!
Carol Troy
November 23, 2019
Lillian and family so sorry of Johnny Joe's passing. I am here for you and will call you next week.
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