John Joseph LaChiana of Nanuet, NY passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 77. John was born to Joseph and Domenica (Achille) LaChiana on July 23, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY. He met the love of his life Carolyn DeGratto when they were 15. John married his childhood sweetheart Carolyn; they were married for 56 years. John retired from Western Sportswear as a production Manager. He was a die-hard Mets fan.
John is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn, his cherished son Joseph LaChiana and his wife Alyson, and loving daughter Debra Vance and her husband Steve. He is also survived by his adored grandchildren Dena, Vanessa, Stephen, and Justine, and by his sister Frances Bunnicelli and her husband Edward.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 2-7pm at Wanamaker & Carlough Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11am on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church, Suffern, NY with burial to follow at Ascension Cemetery, Airmont, NY.