John was a graduate of Immaculate Conception School, and a 1982 graduate of Wellsville High School. He earned his associate degree s from Hilbert College in Hamburg, NY, and Alfred State College. Fo llowing his education, he began his career with John R. Baldwin P lumbing and Heating , until his father’s retirement ; then transition ed to the 2 nd shift at Dresser-Rand as a pipe fitter. He was a member of the International Association of Machinist and Aero s pace Workers, Local 1580 , “The Power Behind the Power”. Outside of his employment he was heavily involved in the Wellsville Community , being a long - time member of the Emerald Hook and Ladder Company # 3 , Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1495 , Sons of the American Legion Squadron #702 . John was a previous coach and assistant coach for both J.V. and Varsity Softball at Wellsville High School , leading team s to winning several Section V Champ ions hips . H e was committed to the gir ls that he coached - these were his ‘glory days’. He was a loyal fan of the New York Mets and the Buffalo Bills .
He is survived by two sisters, Mary Ann (George) Newark of Andover, and Margaret Pinney of Wellsville; niece and nephews, Padden Newark, Kayla (Ridge Mack) Pinney, and Michael ( Ros ina Walsh) Pinney ; a plethora of beloved cousins; and many special friends, including Kelly Elliott , Gary Pinney, and strong core of life-long childhood friends.
Friends are invited to A Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11 am . The burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Please consider memorial donations to: The Allegany County Comfort House, 141 East State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895; the Emerald Hook and Ladder Company, 40 South Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895 ; or the Elks Scholarship Fund, 77 East Pearl Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
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