John W. Janas of Spring Hill, Florida, and formerly of Hampton Bays, died on March 19. He was 78.
He was born in Brooklyn to Stella and Joseph Janas in March of 1946.
He worked for Verizon for 30 years before his retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran who 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, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Deer Park and Hampton Bays, and 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.
He loved to travel. He visited several countries, as well as at least 20 different states. 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.
He is survived by his children, Elizabeth Fallo, Diane Carroll, and Deborah Abbott; eight grandchildren, Eric, Nicholas, Robert, Erin, Dylan, Daniel, Anthony and Anais; his nieces and a nephew. He is also survived by his partner and travel companion, Paula Arthur of Spring Hill. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Stella Janas; and his sister, Josephine.
Visitation will be held at Scott-Rothwell Funeral Home in Hampton Bays. A funeral service will be held by the Church of St. Rosalie in Hampton Bays. Interment with military honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery. Please check scottrothwell.com for dates and times.
Staff Writer on Mar 25, 2024