May 5, 1949 - May 24, 2023
John Michael Luisi, of Castleton Corners, passed away peacefully, with his family at his bedside, on May 24, 2023, at the New York VA Hospital in Manhattan.
John Michael was one of 4 children and grew up in the St, George neighborhood of the island where he attended, McKee High School. Upon graduating, he joined the Greenwich Village Post Office in Manhattan. Shortly after, at age 19, he served his country in the Vietnam War, fighting in the Army Infantry – something he was most proud of throughout his life. Upon returning home, he joined the New York City Transit Authority as a bus driver on Staten Island and later transitioned into installing cemetery vaults and became known as “The Vault Man” around the cemeteries on Staten Island.
John Michael loved spending time with his family and friends. Over his life he pursued many passions and interests: golfing, birding, and gardening, just to name a few. John Michael had an adventurous spirit his whole life and loved to travel: most notable were days at the track – especially Saratoga Springs, Las Vegas and all its shows and trips to European destinations, especially Greece, where he did the full hike up to the top of Santorini. He was often the life of the party and could brighten a room just by entering it. His humor, spirit and smile were infectious and will be missed by all.
John Michael was predeceased by his beloved parents John Rocco and Josephine Luisi, as well as his brother Joseph. John is survived by his sisters Susan and Rosemary, his son John Jr, and his partner Suellen Montanaro.
A memorial service for John will be held Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Harmon Funeral Home, 571 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.harmonfuneralhome.net for the Luisi family.
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