John graduated from Proctor High School in Utica, NY in 1966. After he graduated from high school, he joined the United States Navy reserves. He continued on to graduate from the Nursing Program at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC). After graduating from MVCC, John attended SUNY Buffalo before enlisting in the United States Army. He became a Physician Assistant while working at West Point. John served in the United States Army from 1977-1986, which sent him and his family to many beautiful places around the United States. John worked for General Dynamics, in the Middle East, where he met and married Maria Dolores Severina Famolaro. Upon returning to the United States John retired and enjoyed time in the sun and playing golf.
John was preceded in death by his beloved mother Josephine N. Famolaro.
He is survived by his loving wife Maria Dolores Severina Famolaro (Henderson, NV); his two children John Michael and Erin Famolaro (Bronx, NY); his grandchildren Jiovanni and Zoila Famolaro (Bronx, NY); devoted father Carmen R. Famolaro (Utica, NY); brothers Carl and Sam Famolaro (Utica, NY); as well as, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be provided by Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery at 7600 S. Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89123 on Friday, June 8, 2018 from 2:00 – 7:00pm.