July 31 1939 October 17 2019
John’s Obituary John R. Durante, age 80 of Mecosta, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home. He was born July 31, 1939 in Jay, New York, the son of James and Elsie (LaBombard) Durante. John married Dena Saathoff August 10, 1984 on Horsehead Lake and together they raised their children in Mecosta. His talents allowed him the opportunity to be employed with different businesses throughout the area, including: Michigan Knife in Big Rapids and Fates Grocery and Gas in Mecosta. John was also a valued employee of Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home. He had a passion for lawn care and started his own business, John’s Lawn Care. John was a faithful and active member of New Hope United Methodist Church in Mecosta where he served as the President of New Hope United Men’s and was involved with Compassion International. John was a very proud member of the Sons of Italy. He enjoyed sports; coaching baseball and watching the Atlanta Braves and the University of Michigan games. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dena Durante of Mecosta; his children, Sara (Brian) Cardamone of Chicago, John (Nicole Totten) Durante of Mecosta, Lynn Durante-Curtis, Lori (Tony) Galea, Steven (Cheryl) Durante, Michael (Carol) Durante, Nikki (David) Ferrell, and Kevin (Tania) Durante, all of Schenectady, New York; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Zoulas of Schenectady, New York; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step-father Pasqual Parillo. A memorial service will take place 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids with Pastor Jim Noggle officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to Compassion International (compassion.com) or to New Hope United Methodist Church (7296 9 Mile Road, Mecosta, MI 49332). Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of John R Durante July 31 1939 October 17 2019.
Daggett Funeral Home, Inc. – Barryton
Death notice for the town of: Barryton, state: Michigan