From Gangerico and Purita
We’ve been friends of John since the 80’s, we know John is different in more ways than one; he was very compassionate, ready to help and entertain whenever needed, video & gizmo-savvy, and an uncanny numerologist. He had a fine touch in caring for little pets, like the garden turtle in his yard, and the red-eared turtles and cichlids in his aquarium. He helped impoverished strangers by steering them away from predatory pay-day lenders. And he patiently shuttled and waited on elderly senior patients who cannot drive. Yet, he remained upbeat and sometimes funny: showing up in a weekend party as a Trekkie, complete with Nimoy’s pointed Vulcan ears. Or with his scuba gear whenever near a water resort, or with videos and VHS movies. And painstakingly writing (w 5 fingers on the keyboard) then publishing a book - A God Thing- his “final calling”. We always had good times with John, in trekking, in video-shoots, in animated discussions, and in somber moments when recalling dates, numbers, faces and places. He was wonderfully different, endearing him to us, his family, and others he encountered. It’s a different world without John.