John S. Signorelli, 84, of Sarasota, Florida, died surrounded by his girls, wife Joan Signorelli and daughters Lisa and Jeanine Signorelli. He is also mourned by his grandchildren Jack Gutauskas and Katie and Patrick Shaw and many friends. Born in Brooklyn to Eli and Katherine Signorelli, John lived most of his life on Long Island, New York. He and Joan followed their daughters to Connecticut and finally Florida.
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, John was called up for active duty in the Army and spent his time playing music up and down the eastern seaboard as a MP. A professional musician, John performed most of his life, from New York City clubs in the 1950s and 60s, including the Copacabana Club and the Peppermint Lounge, weddings and events all over Long Island in the 80s and 90s, to restaurants and nursing homes in Florida until 2020.
John was also a junior-high English teacher for 35 years in Three Village. During his career, he served as a union leader and was active in the New York teacher mentor program. His love of reading and correcting grammar is well known.
After retirement, John volunteered for the good of the community in many roles, travelled with Joan, and spent time with his grandchildren. He touched thousands of lives in a positive way and will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in John’s name to the Tidewellfoundation.org. Services will be held at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park in Sarasota, FL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Singorelli family.
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