It is with great sadness that the family of John J. Butera Sr. announces his passing on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the age of 96 years. John will be lovingly remembered by his family as a devoted and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his daughter Dawn and his son John, along with their respective spouses, Jeffrey and Elke. He was blessed with three grandchildren, Dylan (20), Kyle (15), and Emily (11). He also leaves behind his beloved sister, Catherine Boscarino.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, he attended Boys High School in Brooklyn followed by full time Airplane and Engine study at the Academy of Aeronautics. John served in the Army Air Force from 1944 to May of 1946, when he was Honorably Discharged. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. Upon leaving the Army Air Force he started his career as an airplane and engine mechanic, rising to the level of Supervisor/Foreman of Aircraft Maintenance for United Airlines. In April of 1958 he married the love of his life, Mary Ellen Blair. Mary was lost to him too soon when she passed suddenly in September of 2006.
John had a zest for life, a deep, deep love of family, and has brightened the lives of all who knew him. He will be forever remembered by his family and friends . May he rest in peace.
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