John A. Yarabek
February 2, 1930 – February 11, 2023
John Andrew Yarabek, 93, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023. John was born Feb. 2, 1930, to Joe and Rose (Kurina) Yarabek in North Tarrytown, N.Y.
John is survived by his dance partner, national and international travel companion, home design collaborator, his wife of over 64 years, Terry. John shared his broad knowledge of all things mechanical, electrical, carpentry, painting, gardening and his love of reading, history, fishing, puzzles, word, number and board games with his son and his two daughters. His most treasured, proud and often reflected upon time was spent with his grandchildren and great grandson.
He had two brothers and three sisters. John graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1948, where he excelled in the classroom and on the football field. John proudly served in the United States Army Airborne Division as a jump master and as first mate aboard a research vessel for Columbia University. John worked at Hudson Laboratories and as a Building Engineer for IBM, Cushman and Wakefield and Champion in New York.
John was a devout Catholic and daily practiced giving to others. There wasn’t a car or home repair that John couldn’t do and quickly proved to be a reliable mechanic and skilled handyman to family, friends and neighbors, both in New York and Florida. John always accompanied his wife to church dances and events, spent time at the pool with his children and organized family vacations. While residing in Florida, John maintained a garden and was a trusted ambulance driver for the Sun City Center Emergency Squad.
A Catholic mass will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission church located at 16650 US-301, Wimauma, FL 33598.
John is survived by his dance partner, national and international travel companion, home design collaborator, his wife of over 64 years, Terry. John shared his broad knowledge of all things mechanical, electrical, carpentry, painting, gardening and his love of reading, history, fishing, puzzles, word, number and board games with his son and his two daughters. His most treasured, proud and often reflected upon time was spent with his grandchildren and great grandson.
He had two brothers and three sisters. John graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1948, where he excelled in the classroom and on the football field. John proudly served in the United States Army Airborne Division as a jump master and as first mate aboard a research vessel for Columbia University. John worked at Hudson Laboratories and as a Building Engineer for IBM, Cushman and Wakefield and Champion in New York.
John was a devout Catholic and daily practiced giving to others. There wasn’t a car or home repair that John couldn’t do and quickly proved to be a reliable mechanic and skilled handyman to family, friends and neighbors, both in New York and Florida. John always accompanied his wife to church dances and events, spent time at the pool with his children and organized family vacations. While residing in Florida, John maintained a garden and was a trusted ambulance driver for the Sun City Center Emergency Squad.
A Catholic mass will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Mission church located at 16650 US-301, Wimauma, FL 33598.