John A. Dardis, 73, of Kirkville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 27, 2023.
John was born in Syracuse, New York on May 8, 1949 to the late John and Thelma Dardis.
A U.S. Army Veteran, John retired from Channel 9 News after 54 years working his way up from mailroom employee to production and programming. An avid collector of Betty Boop, John also enjoyed collecting recipes. He loved to travel with his Wife and his siblings. He was a caring father, grandfather and great grandfather who loved bragging about his children and spoiling his wife.
He was predeceased by his Grandson, Ryan Fioramonti and Brother, Bill Dardis.
He is survived by his Wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Dardis; Son, Michael (Michele) Dardis; Daughter, Sandra (Daniel) Sabene; Grandchildren, Jon Fioramonti, Rebecca (Steve) Mauro and Brandon Dardis; Siblings, Mary Kay McAfee, Anne Lawrie, Tom (Joe) "Patriarch" Dardis; 2 Great Grandchildren, Cayden Buschman and Sophia Mauro.
Visitation will take place on Friday, March 3rd from 1-4 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, N. Syracuse. A service will follow at 4 PM.
An Irish wake celebration will take place following services at Liverpool Art Center, 305 Vine Street, Liverpool NY 13088.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made toward the research of heart disease
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Here to benefit the training of Scotty Bene, John's grandson's service dog. Checks can be made payable and mailed to: Pathfinder Studio and Nature Sanctuary 501 (c) (3) 12473 NY 38 Martville, NY 13111.
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