DELLA PORTA,
John Robert
Published in the Daily Miner on May 23, 2019 -
Kingman, Arizona -
John passed away on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 at the age of 79 at the Joan
and Diana Hospice Home with Doris Panik and friends by his side. He
was born in Albany, New York, then in 1952 his family moved to
California where he remained for the next 58 years until moving to
Arizona. There he met his partner, Doris.
John is survived by his partner; Doris, sister; Janet (Bill) Diltz of
Portland, Oregon and family. He is preceded in death by his parents;
John Sr. and Gertrude, wife; Pauline, son; Daniel John and sisters;
Patricia and Jacqueline, along with six nieces and nephews.
John was employed at Interstate Brands Corps as a diesel mechanic for
42 years, until retiring in 2001. He was also a volunteer for the
American Red Cross and a member of the Kingman Cancer Care Unit.
John was a classic car enthusiast, showing his cars in both California
and Arizona.
There will be a celebration of life planned at a later date.
Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to the Kingman
Cancer Care Unit or Joan and Diana Hospice Home in Kingman, Arizona.