John W. Janas

John W. Janas, age 78 of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Hampton Bays, NY, passed away on March 19, 2024. John was born in Brooklyn, NY to Stella and Joseph Janas, in March of 1946.

John worked for Verizon for 30 years before his retirement. He was also a veteran of the US Army and served in Vietnam. Throughout his life he was an active member of his community.  He was a past Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge in Southampton, NY, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Deer Park, NY and Hampton Bays, NY as well as a member of the Ancient Order of the Hibernians in Hampton Bays. When he relocated to Florida, he joined the local VFW in Spring Hill, FL.  

John is survived by his children; Elizabeth Fallo, Diane Carroll, and Deborah Abbott, and his eight grandchildren; Eric, Nicholas, Robert, Erin, Dylan, Daniel, Anthony and Anais, as well as his nieces and nephew. John is also survived by his partner and travel companion, Paula Arthur of Spring Hill, FL. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Stella Janas, and his sister, Josephine.

John loved to travel throughout his life. He visited several countries as well as at least 20 different states through the years. He loved to play golf, softball, go boating and fishing and play billiards. He even went to Las Vegas for a billiards competition a few years ago, which was one of his most recent highlights that he loved to talk about. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2, from 2:00 - 4:00 PM & 7:00 & 9:00 PM, at Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home, located at 20 Ponquogue Ave, Hampton Bays, NY. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 3, at the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays. Interment with Army Honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. 

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