John J. Graziano Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Joseph Graziano, 84, of Philmont, died Sunday May 19, 2013 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont. Born in Stockport, NY on October 11, 1928, he was the son of the late Angelo and Angelina (Grandinetti) Graziano. John served in the U.S. Air Force from 1947-1950. He retired from the Laborers International Union of North America in 1987, and was a life member of Local 1000 in Poughkeepsie. John spent many years of his life volunteering for many organizations, he was a life member and former Governor of the Hudson Moose Lodge #1184, life member with 50 years service to Washington Hose Fire Company and Honorary member of the Philmont and Mellenville Fire Companies. He was also honored for his many hours of service to the Philmont Police, Columbia and Greene County State Police and the Philmont Softball League. John loved going to Hudson every morning and playing cards with his friends at the firehouse and enjoyed playing Bocci with his Italian friends. John will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 62 years Mary E. (Klima) Graziano, one sister Mary Reutenaur, 3 sons: John and (Debbie) of Philmont, Michael and (Karen) of Charlottesville, VA, Rocco and (Missy) of Fort Ashby, West VA. He is also survived by 3 grandsons; Mathew, Brandon and Eric, 4 granddaughters; Nia, Dayna, Alyssa and Jessica and 4 Great-grandchildren; Amberlyn, Ava, Ryder and Johnny. He was pre-deceased by seven brothers: Frankie, Louie, Pat, Ralph, Joe, Phil and Sammy as well as 3 sisters: Kate, Mabel and Rose. Also preceded in death by an infant daughter Joann. Calling hours will be Wednesday May 22 from (5-8)pm at the Sacco-McDonald-Valenti Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson. Funeral services are Thursday 11:00am at the funeral home with Deacon Richard Washburn officiatin. Following the service, friends and family are welcome to the Mellenville Fire House for a reception.

John J. Graziano

October 11, 1928 - May 19, 2013