John was formally from Genoseo, New York and Port Washington, New York, before retiring to Stuart, Florida in 1983, and Vero Beach, Florida in 2003. John was a World War II Veteran and a graduate of Cornell University.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Helen, of 57 years, his parents, John Abner Bishop and Dorothy G. VanTyne. He leaves behind his sons John F Bishop, Thomas W Bishop and daughter Nancy B Gilmore; sister Sally Moses of Geneseo, New York, and brother Thomas Bishop, deceased. Loving grand-children Sarah Bishop Duboyce (Ken), Katie Gilmore Green (Jeremy), Christopher Gilmore, Lauren Gilmore Barnes (Brett), as well as 5 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was loved and admired by all, and will be greatly missed.
A private family service will be held on June 24, 2019 at 10 am
Mariner Sands Chapel, Stuart, FL