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John R. Poggi, 66
John R. Poggi passed away May 14, 2022. He was born on May 2, 1956 in Somerville, New Jersey to Ernest and Eleanor Poggi. He has been a resident of Okeechobee for 22 years and of Florida for 50 years. John started his career in an environmental laboratory, and worked for both an environmental consulting firm and environmental/petroleum contractor. In the early 90s John was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to form his own business, REP Associates which later merged with Eco Advisors. Throughout his more than 40 year career in environmental consulting, John mentored and developed hundreds of professionals in the industry. John was passionate about the restoration and protection of the Everglades and Kissimmee River Basin, frequently writing articles in local newspapers. He even had a radio show called Radio Green Earth for some years, producing a weekly show on environmental issues in Florida. He loved to go fishing, all around Florida, sometimes on boats that he built himself. When not on the water, he biked, hiked, and cheered on the University of Alabama, where he earned a BA degree. Roll tide!
John was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his long-time partner, Karen Meyer and her daughter, Suzanne Mechler; his older brother, Ernest Poggi; and his younger sister, Lisa Bunch, and brother-in-law, Jerry Bunch.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at his River house home in Okeechobee on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from noon to 5 pm, come and go as you please.
Those wishing to give a donation in his honor, can click here, and check ‘in memory of’. All funds will support the Education Department at Loggerhead Marine life Center to leave a lasting legacy of education and the environment.
Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com (http://www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com)
All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972
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