Obituary of John Lounsbury
John Lounsbury, 85, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born in Dormansville, NY, on February 9, 1939 to the late Theodore and Lena (nee Fisher) Lounsbury. He is survived by Diane (nee Vincent) Lounsbury his wife of 63 years; his daughters Kimberly (John) Lounsbury of Delmar NY, Danielle Ross of Panama City Beach, FL, Granddaughter Erin (Anthony) Schrimp, Grandsons Bobby (Shannon) Patrick II, Zac Patrick, and Andon Fairlie. He is pre-deceased by his son Jeffrey Lounsbury, daughter Tammy Patrick, and her husband Bobby Patrick.
John was raised in Dormansville, NY, attended Greenville Central School then moved just up the hill to raise his own family. He was a quiet man, known for his quick wit and infectious chuckle. He was a grand storyteller; tales from his childhood to the most recent happenings he found amusing. He could easily have the entire room in stitches before the end. He enjoyed annual fishing and hunting trips, snowmobiling, golfing, and playing baseball. He loved family dinners, playing summer volleyball and softball with his children and spending time with his grandchildren playing dominos, attending sporting events, and fishing. In later years John split his time between his homes in Westerlo and Summerfield, FL, where he enjoyed lunches, playing cards with friends, basking in the sun, walks, word searches, and endless TV westerns.
John was a mason by trade, and a member of the Bricklayer & Allied Craftworkers Union Local 2 for over 62 years. He built his own home and helped many with their home projects. He was part owner of BCLP Masonry for a time, worked for Ganem Contracting, Sweet Associates, and Jersen Industries to name a few, in addition to many Pool Builders.
John was one of 17 children and is survived by his brother Terry (Eva) Lounsbury, his Sisters Bettejean Mueller and Sandra Ross, brothers/sisters-in-law – Don Berkhofer, Marie Lounsbury, Irene Lounsbury, Donna Lounsbury, Roger (Lillian) Chrysler, Kathy Chrysler, Donnie (Diane) Chrysler, Kevin (Kathy) Lounsbury, William (Linda) Miller, Jack (Karen) Miller, Jay Pitman, Elaine (Gary) Miller, Sharon Miller, Kay Viele, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is pre-deceased by his brothers and sisters; Theodore (Dorothy), Harold, Lloyd (Cora), Pat, Clyde, Dennis, Roger, Tommy, Billy; Harriet (Bucky) Peck, Marge (Frank) White, Janet Berkhofer, and Janice: brothers/sisters-in-law: Billy Mueller, Ricky Chrysler, Wade Chrysler, Karen Pitman.
Take me home! – Take me home John would say, you are home I would say. Take me home he would say, I want to go home. Today I say, now you are home John. You are with those you love, who went home to God before you. Rest in peace my husband, I will one day say take me home and will join you Jeff and Tammy in eternal peace. Until then ……..you are home now my Love.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his favorite granddaughter Erin Schrimp, Anthony Hernandez, Ronald Schrimp, and Community Hospice staff; Erin, Chi, and Rhonda for their exceptional care and support.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Community Hospice in John’s memory.