Obituaries

Johnny Irizarry, 63

November 02, 2014

Johnny Irizarry, 63, of Mountville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2014, at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Manhattan, NY, Johnny was the son of the late Pedro and Julia (Poupart) Irizarry and was the loving husband of Iris (Santos) Irizarry.
Johnny served in the Marines during the Vietnam War era. After being honorably discharged, he went on to work for the New York City Housing Authority as a Boiler Technician and eventually worked his way up to a position as a Landscape Supervisor until his retirement. In 2002, he moved to Puerto Rico, but returned in 2006 and settled in the Lancaster area.
Johnny had a special love for painting and sketching, especially for his grandchildren, he enjoyed auto mechanics and gardening. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Lancaster.
In addition to his wife, Johnny is survived by 3 daughters: Nora Pellegrino, wife of Arthur, of New Jersey, Deborah Nazario, wife of William, of Mountville, and Julia Irizarry, wife of Dominick Rodriguez, of Arizona; 11 grandchildren: Johnny, Maxine, Lucas, Antonio, Sonya, Dimitri, Anthony, Nicholas, William, Hermydi, and Iridium; and a great-granddaughter, Miranda. He is also survived by 3 siblings: Victor Irizarry, Mildred Medina, and Evelyn Guzman; 19 nieces and nephews; and 45 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a viewing for Johnny on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 6-8PM, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA 17551. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 10AM, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 South Prince Street, Lancaster PA 17603, with the Rev. Leo M. Goodman, III as Celebrant. Friends will be received at the church one hour prior. Interment will take place at 11AM on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Johnny’s name may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania, 1500 Paxton St. Harrisburg, PA 17104.

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November 18, 2014

Dear Iris and all the Family
I was saddened to read of Johnny’s passing when I was reading about Delores Hess’ passing. You and she became good friends while your husbands were having hemodialysis……………..like me. It was always fun for me to see you both supporting each other and doing the puzzles, and with the other gals. God bless you always.
In Christian love
Stefania Tiwari……….now at DaVita in Elizabethtown.

November 07, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I am honored to have known Johnny. I have been positively influenced by the way he carried himself and the way he treated others, especially my self with respect. May he rest in peace and live forever in our hearts.

Moustafa Elgolany

November 06, 2014

Dear Iris and Family. May God give you Peace and Tranquility in this such a sad and painful moment. God Bless. Johnny RIP. Evelyn Lozada & Family

November 06, 2014

Iris, Many thoughts and deepest sympathy to you and your family. Mary Lou, LGH–Sop

November 06, 2014

My condolences to the Family of Johnny Irrizary, may he Rsst in Peace . May his friends and family and everyone he came to know remember him for who he was. I met him at a special engagement and he was a funny and good Man. May his journey as an Angel continue to watch over those he is leaving behind. Always remember he will be with you. RIP
Veronica Ramirez

November 06, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Irizarry family… I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny and his lovely family during his stay at Lancaster Rehab. I am so sad to hear of Johnny’s passing… He was most certainly a generous soul who always made sure that those around him felt appreciated! He will be greatly missed! OOHRAH my friend! Rest easy!
My deepest sympathies to Iris
Regards, Megan RN

November 05, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of Johnny. May he rest in peace. If he was who I think he was, lord knows he deserves the rest.
i too served in the Marine Corp, and Vietnam in 1968-1969. I was with Hotel 2/4 serving as a rifleman. I remember a good friend in my unit by the name of Johnny Irizary. He to was from New York. He carried a machine gun, and was very well liked. I have made several attempts over the years to find him with no success. I have very fond memories of our adventures while in Vietnam. Can you tell me if this is him? Mike 717-951-8585. Sincerely, Michael brown.

Visitation: Friday, November 07, 2014; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 441 North George Street; Millersville, PA 17551
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Visitation: Saturday, November 08, 2014; 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA
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Services: Saturday, November 08, 2014; 10:00 AM; St. Mary's Catholic Church; 119 S. Prince St.; Lancaster, PA
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