Robert E. John, 82, of Lindenhurst, entered into Eternal Life on February 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Vidal). Devoted father of Robert (Joanne), Patricia Davis, Robin Griggs (Randolph), and Karen Menahem (Jason). Adored grandfather of Katelyn, Bobby, Timmy, Alyssa, John, Nick, Alexis, Jessica, and Jack. Cherished brother of Maryann Ollis and the late Richard John and Thomas John. Proud US Army Veteran. Retired Detective Investigator for the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office and FDNY Fire Marshall. He was a member of MOAACC, MOAA, and PBA. His perpetual smile will be forever loved, and the happy joker who made everyone laugh will be forever missed by every life that he touched. Family will receive friends at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W. Main Street, Babylon, Sunday, March 14, 2021, 2-4:30pm & 7-9:30pm. Funeral mass 9:45am Monday, March 15, 2021, Our Lady of Perpetual Help RC Church, Lindenhurst. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.