FORT EDWARD – John H. (Abare) Bezio, 84, of Seminary Street, passed away peacefully at Glens Falls Hospital on Sunday, February 1, 2015.
Born on January 18, 1931, in Ticonderoga, he was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Henry Bezio.
At age 17, John served his country in the United States Army, where he was wounded during the Korean War. After serving our country, John started driving truck for Northeastern Products in Warrensburg. He was a hard working man who loved his job.
In 1972, John married Patricia Borden. She passed away in 1985 after spending many wonderful years together.
John enjoyed fishing on Lake Champlain. Every weekend you could find him throwing a line in, whatever the season. He made many cherished memories camping on Lake Champlain with his family. He also enjoyed hunting in his younger years. John was a master of everything, he could build anything. He was a skilled mechanic and carpenter. Most of all, John was a great father and provider. He always made sure his family was taken care of and put their needs above his own. His most precious times were with his daughter, Tammy, who made sure that he was cared for and comforted every day. John also loved his dogs, Hercules and Midget.
Besides his father and wife, John was predeceased by his two brothers, Vernal and Ronnie Bezio, and his two sisters, Doris Trainor and Raydeen Jenkins.
Survivors include his four children, Connie Colvin and her husband, Frank, Robert Abare and his fiancée, Janet Ives, William Abare, and his fiancée, Becky Harrington, all of Fort Edward and Tammy Wright and her husband, Eric of Glens Falls; his two grandchildren, Jonathan Wright and Nicholas Abare; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street, in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Service will follow the calling hours, at 6 p.m., on Wednesday, at the funeral home, with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, pastor of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, officiating.
Burial will be in the spring, at Union Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.
Memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project, 7020 AC Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or the Fort Edward Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 226, Fort Edward, NY 12828.