John T. Scanlon

John T. Scanlon was born to the late John T. and Genevieve (Soberoski) Scanlon on August 4, 1935. He is predeceased by his younger brother, Donald. John departed peacefully from this life on June 12, 2024, only 90 days following his wife, Dorothy’s passing. They would be married 65 years on June 20th.

John attended St. Edmunds grammar school, St. Augustine H.S. in Brooklyn and Manhattan College. John graduated with his MBA and became a CPA working in private accounting for (Citibank) Smith Barney for over 35 years. He also became a test examiner for the CPA Board tests.

As a young man, John met Dorothy Terranova in the neighborhood, fell in love, and married in June, 1959. They began raising their family in Great Kills, Staten Island, just after the Verrazano Bridge opened, where they lived until 1986. Later, the couple moved to Westfield, NJ. The couple often traveled to their vacation home in Florida as snowbirds until 2018. John was active in his community by serving on the board for the HOA where they lived. The couple traveled the world together, and enjoyed bowling, golf,cards, gardening and family gatherings. John dedicated many years of volunteer service on the board with the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, after his grandson, Nicholas, was diagnosed with the genetic blood disorder, Thalassemia.

John was dedicated to his family and faith. He leaves behind his four loving daughters, Lorraine Schiano and her husband Frank, Katherine Vilarino and her husband Manny, Joanne Treboschi and her husband Carl and Elizabeth Paskowski and her husband John, along with his twelve grandchildren (Nicholas, who predeceased him) and five great-grandchildren (Zackery, Avery, Anita,Gabe and Mary). His grandchildren are: Stephanie, Andrea, Michael, Jessica, Christine,Victoria, Matthew, Tommy, Jackie, Allie and John. John and Dorothy loved movie nights with their grandkids, playing and teaching card games, and taking the older ones to NYC museums and theater.

John’s longing to be with his loving wife and his strong belief in God and the after life gave peace to his family in his final days. As we mourn his passing, we also celebrate his life and the wonderful memories we shared with him.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, 330 7th Ave #200, New York, NY 10001.