Life Story for John P. Autorino
John P. Autorino, age 81, of Wappingers Falls, NY, died Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Wayne, NJ.
He was born April 4, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Peter J. and Nancy (Paldino) Autorino. A graduate of Catholic Schools in Mt. Vernon, John furthered his education receiving a bachelors from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. He proudly served in the Marines from 1960 to 1965.
John married Cristane Simmons on May 19, 1990 at the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge, Mt. Vernon, NY.
John was the Director of the Vesting Unit for Housing Preservation and Development with the City of New York for 30 years. He retired in the 1990’s.
John was a longtime resident of Mt. Vernon before his marriage to Cristane at which time they made the Bronx their home until 2002. For the past thirteen years they have called Wappingers Falls their home.
As a proud American, John found himself volunteering for many years with the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. A longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, John was past Grand Exalted Ruler District Deputy and member of the Brewster Lodge #2101. An avid Bowler, John bowled with two leagues, the Good Oldtimers and the Friday Senior Mix. John was also a master craftsman, enjoying Leather Crafting.
Besides his wife Cristane of 28 years, John is survived by his son Robert (Linda) Autorino; his daughter Sharon (Sean) McSorley of Rye, NY; step-daughters Nikola Rodriguez of Bronx, NY and Tonya Carmona of Nashville, TN; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a cousin, Anthony (Janice) of Hyde Park, NY, and a nephew, Nicholas (Isabella) Autorino. John was pre-deceased by his two brothers.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11AM at the Brewster BPO ELKS Lodge #2101, 1430-32 Milltown Rd., Brewster, NY 10509. A private cremation was held earlier.
In lieu of flowers, John’s family requests contributions in his memory be made to the BPO Elks Lodge #2101 ‘Major Projects’, PO Box 376, Brewster, NY 10509
He was born April 4, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, NY to Peter J. and Nancy (Paldino) Autorino. A graduate of Catholic Schools in Mt. Vernon, John furthered his education receiving a bachelors from Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. He proudly served in the Marines from 1960 to 1965.
John married Cristane Simmons on May 19, 1990 at the Mt. Vernon Elks Lodge, Mt. Vernon, NY.
John was the Director of the Vesting Unit for Housing Preservation and Development with the City of New York for 30 years. He retired in the 1990’s.
John was a longtime resident of Mt. Vernon before his marriage to Cristane at which time they made the Bronx their home until 2002. For the past thirteen years they have called Wappingers Falls their home.
As a proud American, John found himself volunteering for many years with the Westchester County Sheriff’s Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. A longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, John was past Grand Exalted Ruler District Deputy and member of the Brewster Lodge #2101. An avid Bowler, John bowled with two leagues, the Good Oldtimers and the Friday Senior Mix. John was also a master craftsman, enjoying Leather Crafting.
Besides his wife Cristane of 28 years, John is survived by his son Robert (Linda) Autorino; his daughter Sharon (Sean) McSorley of Rye, NY; step-daughters Nikola Rodriguez of Bronx, NY and Tonya Carmona of Nashville, TN; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; a cousin, Anthony (Janice) of Hyde Park, NY, and a nephew, Nicholas (Isabella) Autorino. John was pre-deceased by his two brothers.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 11AM at the Brewster BPO ELKS Lodge #2101, 1430-32 Milltown Rd., Brewster, NY 10509. A private cremation was held earlier.
In lieu of flowers, John’s family requests contributions in his memory be made to the BPO Elks Lodge #2101 ‘Major Projects’, PO Box 376, Brewster, NY 10509