John V. Florio Jr.

May 7, 1951 - December 11, 2016

John Vincent Florio, Jr. 65, of Stottville, NY passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Born May 7, 1951 in Hudson, NY, he was the son of the late John V. Sr., and Santa (Scott) Florio. A graduate from Hudson High School, he went to work for the family contracting business, John V. Florio Building Contractor. John worked as the Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Office for the Town of Greenport for 13 years, and has served on several town planning boards. John was an exceptional saxophonist, played in three local bands over the years, and his love of music will live on through his grandsons. Being a great man of care for his community, he was a member of the National Guard, former President of the Sons & Daugthers’ of Italy, and was a member of many local organizations. John is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years Donna Marie (Graziano) Florio. He will be deeply missed by his children Michelle Florio, John ‘Vince’ (Nicole) Florio III, Jeannette Florio, grandsons Anthony David and Dominic John, brother Charles Florio (Debby Colarusso), sister Tina Florio (Richard Hoyt), sister-in-law Debra Lynn (Tim) Melanson, nephew/Godson Trevor Melanson, and his close family and friends. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 from 4 to 8pm at Bates and Anderson Funeral Home, 110 Green Street, Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00am, Thursday, at St. Joseph’s Church, Stottville, NY. Burial will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery. Donations in John's memory made be to the Healthcare Consortium, 325 Columbia St., Ste.200, Hudson, New York 12534. Please put In Memory of John Florio Jr., in the memo line.