John J. Peconi's Obituary
John J. Peconi, 91, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Upstate University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. John was born and raised in Syracuse to the late Grace Logano and Ralph Peconi. He was a communicant of St. Margaret’s Church and retired from the Onondaga County Water Authority after many dedicated years of service. A people person by nature, John was active with the St. Margaret’s Socialites, the Catholic Golden Seniors, and the Salina Seniors (Mattydale Hinsdale Seniors). He enjoyed watching the NY Yankees, the NY Giants and NASCAR races, however, his true love was his family; he was most happy spending time with them, especially when he was beating them at cards!
Besides his parents, John is predeceased by his four sisters and brother.
He is survived by the love of his life, his devoted wife of 66 years, Anita (Riolo) Peconi; his daughters, Denise Freeman (Dino Fanti) and Kim (Philip) Brigandi; grandchildren, Christopher and Alyssa Freeman, Nicole (Brandon) Scheel, and Vincent (Julia) Brigandi; his great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Braiden, Annabelle, and Frank; a brother-in-law, Gene Brant; along with many wonderful nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be held from 5 – 7 pm on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse. A funeral mass in celebration of John’s life will be at 10 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in St. Margaret’s Church, Mattydale. Entombment will follow in Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum.
Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. Margaret’s Food Pantry, 203 Roxboro Rd. Syracuse, NY 13211 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
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