So very sad , Knew John for many years as his property Manager . One of the nicest people I have known . He gave me  great advise about buying  properties in Jersey City .... Thanks John.
Taken away too young. 
God Bless John RIP 
Jacqueline Price 


That smile.  This is such a tragedy.  I knew John through business.  He was one of the very few 'real' people in the business.  For years after I had left my job, even though I was no longer in a position to benefit him in any way, he would stay in touch.  About every three months he would message me and ask how things were going.  A true friend.

He used to bring me these potato chips that were awesome in SF.  I don't know where he got them.  I will miss them, but not as much as I will miss John.

My thoughts are with the family and close friends.  To plagiarize Lincoln: "I pray that our heavenly Father my assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and  leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost......"

Finding out about John’s passing has left me, so many of his colleagues/friends, beyond words. John and I worked together for many years at S&P and 22+ years later I had the honor and privilege of calling him ‘friend’. I spoke with John in October, on my birthday, and as always shared a long laughter-filled conversation where he reminded me that I was a baby but needed to stay away from the pork! So many memories and wonderful times - John’s contagious energy and laughter. Condolences to his mother whom he never tired of relishing about, sister, brother and nieces/nephews and the entire family.  Fly high my friend - I will miss you. 
~ "Say not in grief ‘he is no more’ but in thankfulness that he was." – Hebrew Proverb

I had the pleasure of working with John for many years. He was the consummate professional, client advocate and fabulous larger than life friend!!!  The planet will miss him but his smile smiles for all of us now!! 

John, was a wonderful person.  He always called to check on my daughters and I.  We met in 2000 while working at Standard & Poor’s and remained closed friends throughout the years.  A true friend and was like a big brother.  He always gave me good advice. I love John and will miss him. 

John Glenn was a beautiful person inside and out. I had the pleasure of working with him at Vonage. We shared sales war stories and bonded over fashion and good home decor. He was so optimistic and brightened my day, everyday. The world was a better place with him in it. RIP John, cheers to you and the full life you led.

Wow.  What a beautiful soul we lost.  Daniel was a kind, lovable, gentle and humorous person.  He loved family dinners, and we had hundreds of them over these 58 years.  He had a special place in his heart for his mom (my Aunt Ruby), and his favorite Aunt Brunetta (my mom).  Daniel loved to travel around the world.  He was smart and an Artsy person (that's one of the things we had in common).  The last time I spoke to him on November 15, 2021, he was planning to go upstate NY to help his friends cook, then to see Evette, then home to cook Thanksgiving dinner for a small group of friends.  I can go on and on and on, but I'll end here for now.  Love you with all my heart, you will truly be missed!!!  Rest in peace forever and ever Cuz.  " GOD Bless you". Niecy

All I will say today is that I will love and miss you Forever, Daniel! Your Cousin/Sister Rita Kemp. 

This was definitely a big loss to our family. All I can picture in my mind when I think of Daniel is HIS SMILE. I’m so THANKFUL I had a chance to speak with you recently and I appreciate the love and wisdom you poured into me that day and made me cry (happy tears). I know what I have to do and I’m going to do it just like you told me with you In my heart forever! I love you Cuz. May your soul be at PEACE 🙏🏽

 You were my big cousin but because my mom and you were so close you earned that title uncle. You were always so full of life to the point the warmth of your smile was felt before you even entered a room.  We could chat on the phone about our love of  yoga/chakras. We would laugh reflecting on new things we learned. But through all the laugher you would speak to me with intention. You would make sure before we ended our call you would leave me with a little piece of inspiration and thought. So many times you spoke to my spirit. Saying the words I needed to hear at that exact moment. 

So to my big cousin “uncle” Daniel, you will be missed. It still doesn’t seem real . We all share this pain, hurt, and grief of you leaving us so soon but I know a part of you will forever live in our heart and thoughts. 

Love you always 
-Netta 

For every tear I shed, you caught them 
For every laugh we shared, you started them
For every heartbreak I owned, you mended it
As for the time we shared,   god bent it, 
I will always love you and reach to fell your grasp one more time 
 But I know your touch will not yet again be mine . 
I rehearsed my goodbyes one thousand times, but I can’t dare to say it so , see you next time . 



My uncle was loving , kind , nurturing , and a big goof ball ! He loved to call me acting like one of his favorite artist 😭.  He believed in me when nobody else did . He encouraged me even when I felt it was criticism , but he wanted the best for me . My uncle was a rebel 😂 and I had to get it from some where . He loved me even when I didn’t know how to properly love myself , he knew my worth he seen me when I didn’t even know who I was . He encouraged me , challenged me , tortured me from time to time lol, but most of all he was there for every phone call I needed him to listen too, every teardrop I needed him to wipe , every every heart break I wanted him to mend , he was there . I didn’t appreciate it than Uncle Daniel and I’m sorry . I love you and it’s my goal to make you proud 💕


 My Angel
Too my dear angel in heaven I just want you to know That you are always in my thoughts And how much I love you so
7 know you are in gods care That is how it should be But when I get to heaven He will give you back to me

I love you and will always miss you ❤ 

Will miss you John❣️
Your huge smile, spirit and bear hugs are irreplaceable - yet will always be remembered and cherished.  
God speed my friend ❤️

When I first met John at The Red Onion in Woodstock during one of his  visits to Will, I thought this man SHINES!

 John was  larger than life in every way- our encounters were  sporadic and sometimes brief but always warm and happy, he loved getting up early and getting baked goods and one lovely Sunday morning he turned me on to a farm stand with the best local honey, plants and vegetables.

 I was intrigued  by John and the snippets of his life shared, 
finally this summer almost as if he knew he would be leaving, John shared his life story with me on a beautiful day by Will’s Pool - we drank, laughed, swam, shared, cooked. decided we were perfectly matched and should  elope and travel the world together ( I later found out I was in a long line ).

I take comfort in that joyous sunny happy last memory spent in John’s  larger than life shining presence.

Goodnite sweet prince, shine on.




John and I go back 30 years.  Although I met him at the age of 28, we grew up together.   We were like brothers.  His mother called me her son.   He knows my family, and I his. We were together during each other's romantic relationships and his relationship with my partner was that of a brother...an extension of me as they also, laughed and fought as brothers do...Looking back, I laugh at this remembrance.   People would often say, If you saw one, you saw the other...that's how we rolled.   We travelled around the world together up until  the economy took a downward turn in 2010.  I remember us taking the redeye to Europe and right after the plane landed, John drops his luggage off at the hotel and he's off to explore and site-see.  Me, I take a nap.  It was like, he knew life was short and he  wanted to get as much jammed into a day  as possible and experience  all  he could.   His passion for life was unrivalled.  He loved to cook and boy, could he...and I loved eating his cooking.  We loved exploring wines together.  Nothing like sitting around the house together with a fire blazing in the fire place and having our own little wine tasting.  Our life went from dreaming about our futures together to figuring out things on our own.  Why life played out this way  is hard for me to fathom because so much was left unsaid yet everything was said as love usurps all.    When John and I took time apart and  explored life on our own path, I found that we were  still very much in sync.  Since John's passing, I noticed from his social media page he had re-connected with his arty side in September 2020....that is the same year and month I had started re-connecting with mine.  We had many moments like this, where our journeys were so similar yet different, but would happen at the same time and almost simultaneously.  We'll always be connected, spiritually and consciously.  My heart is heavy, and a part of it will always belong to John Daniel Glenn...MY greatest friend. 

Wrong

This world is wrong,
I’m not in the right one anymore.
I’ve been ripped from it. 
I don't belong.
I’m stuck in this world,
A world so wrong.

I won’t hear your laugh, 
That ‘Hey my friend’ down the phone.
I'll not see the spark in your eyes,
Or smile that said all. 
Oh, what a smile, 
The Berwick Street one. 

I'll never feel your hug hello again,
Your goodnight darlin’ kiss.
No new tastes will be shared here, 
Hot pepper ‘challenges’ risked.
Your sweet morning scent is lost to me now,
Everything a mist.

This world isn’t right,
A world where you’re gone.
My world can’t be right anymore,
It will always be wrong.


My family and I have warm memories of John.  He was kind and genuinely interested in the well being of everyone he called a friend.  John always had words of encouragement for my sons and a smile and a hug for each of us.  Others have said that he lit up a room and it is so true. He lit it up with his infectious smile and with his kind heart.  While we didn’t see him often,  we will forever miss him.

John was the person that lit up every room he entered. His mere presence was enough to hold everyone’s attention. He was one of the most positive, upbeat and kind humans I’ve ever grown to know. He never stopped checking on me over the years and following up right where we left off.  I will remember his kind spirit always cheering me on from afar and making sure I was OK. I will miss you John for so many reasons. Thank you for making me a stronger man and for being a role model in ways you never will know. 

Every time I brush my teeth. I think of John and smile. We were both teeth obsessed. He would tell me new techniques for whitening. He would always make me smile. I loved his big hugs. Never leaving without saying I love you. His love and true essence will never leave us

So saddened by John's passing. He always had a great smile and a hug (before covid). He was a wonderful person and I will miss our conversations. 

I have only good memories of a warm hearted soul. Over these many years seeing him when he came to visit his dear friend Will in Woodstock I would talk with John. Most recently Labor Day he created a caprese salad presentation drizzling on the chocolate and I joked with him that it was like watching a cooking show on tv. John always had a positive attitude even about the recent storm damage in his condo he was upbeat. His smile and his presence was uplifting. My deepest sympathies to his family. May his memory be a comfort and a blessing.

So many fond memories of John while we were both living in San Francisco. He was a beautiful person inside and out. I’m Very sad and shocked by the news of his passing.  Sending my condolences to the family. Rest In Peace John ❤️

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John Daniel Glenn

May 14, 1963 – November 18, 2021

Mack Memorial Home

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