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Seneca Falls, NY/Durham, CT - Richard L. John Sr., 89 of Gravel Road, Seneca Falls, NY, formerly of Durham, CT, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2021. Born in Meriden, CT on February 19, 1932, Richard was the son of Ernest and Veronica (Wolosko) John and lived the majority of his life in Durham, retiring to Seneca Falls, NY in 2004. A 1950 graduate of Durham High School, Richard was proud to have been a co-captain his senior year on the Durham HS baseball team, finishing with a 13-4 record. Richard and his wife of 64 years, Patricia, enjoyed entertaining and hosted many holiday parties and summer picnics. Richard's favorite season was summer, as he loved crabbing along the Connecticut...

Patricia C. John, 83 of Seneca Falls, NY, spouse of Richard L. John for 64 years passed away peacefully at her home on December 31, 2020 of complications from Alzheimer's dementia. Born in Durham, CT on May 9, 1937, Pat was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Libby) Crawford and lived in Durham the majority of her life, retiring to Seneca Falls, NY in 2004. A 1956 graduate of Durham High School, Pat raised their two sons then followed her passion working with small children as a K-2 teacher's aide employed by the Middletown, CT School District for over 30 years. She was actively involved with the Middletown Federation of Para Professionals Local 32161 AFT-CT including serving as...