John L. Vona

Watkins Glen, NY July 31, 2024 Age 89

John L. Vona, Age 89, of Watkins Glen, passed away July 31, 2024.

The family will receive friends and relatives at Royce-Chedzoy Funeral Home, 212 E. 4th St., Watkins Glen on Thursday (Aug 8th) from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday (Aug 9th) at 11:00 am at St. Mary's of the Lake Catholic Church, 905 N. Decatur St., Watkins Glen; followed by a reception. He will be buried with military honors on Monday (Aug 12th) at 11:30 am at St. Columbkille Cemetery, E. Bayard St, Seneca Falls.

John was born in Seneca Falls, the son of Sisto and Angeline Vona. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverly; son John D. (Tammy) Vona; daughters Lynn Vona and Kathleen Vona Winters (Michael Winters); two grandchildren, Philip Vona and Courtney (Adam) Benware; and faithful friend Jax.

He was a teacher at Watkins Glen Central School for 35 years, retiring in 1995. He served as a Watkins Glen Village Trustee, Chairman for the Schuyler County Democratic Committee, and Election Commissioner. John was a communicant of St. Mary's of the Lake Church and was a member of the Elks Lodge, Improved Order of Redman, Knights of Columbus, and Moose Club.

Condolences may be left in his obituary link at www.RoyceChedzoy.com.