John Joseph Caifano

John was born on October 28, 1932 to Sarah and Joseph
Caifano. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY with his three sisters
Rosalie, Dorothy and Maryann. He attended Aviation HS in
Manhattan. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force and
later became a Port Authority Police Officer.
John was married to his dedicated wife Filomena for 68 years.
He was a devoted father to his four daughters, Sandra, Camille,
Phyllis and Linda. He shared a special bond with his son in laws:
Hank, Nick and Dave, who were more like sons to him. He was a
fun and loving grandfather to Jessica, Blaise (wife Kimberly),
Garrett (husband Timothy), Nicolette, Alexandra and Jenna. Also
very dear to his heart were his many nieces and nephews.
John had a great sense of humor and an adventurous spirit. He
loved to travel. He was a history buff, avid reader, nature lover
and never left any stone unturned. He self taught and mastered
many skills and was always there to lend a helping hand to
others. John was a lover of life whom will be dearly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s
name to:
Fresh Air Fund (as a young boy growing up in Brooklyn John
looked forward to his summers in the country at camp which was
funded by the Fresh Air Fund that still exists today and 90% of
donations go to sending inner city kids to camp in the country).
Or
American Red Cross which is another charity that was dear to his
heart.