John Robert Holland

John was born in the Bronx, New York to Thomas and Joann Holland on July 9, 1959. He attended Most Holy Trinity Grammar School and Archbishop Stepinac High School. He married the love of his life, Margaret Brower on October 4, 1986 in Yorktown Heights. He had a successful career at MetLife, Siemens, and Atos, where he worked for over 40 years.

John was known to be a tremendously caring and generous individual, who loved to go big on the holidays. He was someone who always welcomed everyone into his home, and loved spending time with family and friends above all else. He also enjoyed cooking, bowling, golfing, visiting the Jersey Shore and Saratoga Springs, and watching the Green Bay Packers as a part owner.

John is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Holland.

John is survived by his wife, Margaret Holland, his daughter, Samantha (Andrew) Fitzgerald, his son, John Holland Jr., his granddaughter, Margaret Fitzgerald, his mother, Joann Holland, his brother, Thomas (Anita) Holland Jr., his sister, Linda (Steve) Sherwood, his many cousins, nieces, nephews, and his dog, Chloe.

Visitation will be held from 2:30 to 5:00pm on May 21, 2022 at Blount & Curry West Chapel, located at 6802 Silvermill Drive, Tampa, Florida 33635, with the funeral service starting at 3pm.

In lieu of flowers, John’s family wishes donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Hillsborough Humane society.