I knew John back in late 70’s early 80’s when he used to be based out of Boston for US Air. I met him when I worked at a hotel in Albany, NY by the Airport where the crews stayed and I drove the shuttle to and from the hotel.
I’ve thought of him over the years and always wanted to reconnect and just recently saw he passed in 2012. He was a good friend and was saddened to find he passed.
RIP my friend

~ John Audi - May 7, 2021

Miss talking to you John. Keep sending the pennies. XXXOOO

~ Janice Minto - July 21, 2014

I drive past John and Turi's old home on Cape Cod a lot and always smile (sweet/sad) when I think about how totally happy he was there and much he loved his life. John and I hung out a lot on his days off and a big part of our friendship were "the talks" we shared. On one occasion, shortly after the Twin Towers disaster, John and I were sitting out on my back deck listening to the pond sounds, enjoying the solitude when he suddenly turned to me and said, " You know if anything should ever happen, don't feel sorry or sad for me because I HAD A GOOD TIME... tell them for me, Nelson, tell my friends....I HAD A GOOD TIME!!!!!

~ nelson patz - May 21, 2014

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN. I MISS YOU EVERYDAY!!! KAREN XO

~ Karen - June 23, 2013

Turi:
I have thought about you often throughout the years wondering where you have been and what is going on in your life. Remembering all the good times we shared when we were young. I googled you last night and then came upon this sad news about your husband. I am so sorry and all my thoughts and prayers to you. Feel free to contact me, I would love to hear from you!! I am also on FB.
Ali

~ Alice Cifaldi Fletch - January 24, 2013

John I can't believe you are gone three months. I only wish I had the chance to say good bye. I still don't know what happened. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I will NEVER forget you. Karen. XOXO

~ Karen - October 1, 2012

Rest in peace, John.
I always loved you,
Regan

~ Regan Rooney - September 24, 2012

John I got a call from Ricky telling me the dreadful news. My Heart is Broken. I can still remember meeting you when I was 15 and you were 17. I remember taking you for your interview for the air lines. I remember all the nights on Cambridge Ave and Johanna lane. I remember going out for drinks in a huge snow storm. I thank God for all the wonderful memories I have of us. I will cherish them forever. I hold your moms rosary beads to my heart they mean more then you'll ever know. I still remember the ride from the airport to Toms River when mom passed. I will NEVER forget our last conversation we had and how you told me your heart felt feelings. Rest In Peace My Handsome Angel. I LOVE YOU! <3 Love You Always, YOUR GIRL, KAREN. XOXO. OPUS17 My Sweet Love

~ Karen Acca - September 15, 2012

John was one of the first people I met in Boston when I got my first apartment back in 1988. He was the nicest guy and gave good advice to a nervous kind from Dover moving to the big city. I was searching on google to try and reconnect when I go to FL in the fall but shocked to hear of John's passing. He was the nicest guy.

~ John Lowe. Boston - August 6, 2012

Turi,
I just heard of John's passing and I am totally stunned. It cannot seem possible that such a man could pass so young. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and the world will miss his kindness and strength.
I really liked and respected John very much and always felt safe with him in our cabin, he was our protector, our powerful presence, our safety net protecting us all from those who would harm or threaten our safety and well being... but he was much more than that, he was our trusted friend.
My heart goes out to you and all of his family. It was an honor to know him.
With a sad heart,
John Krowiak

~ John Krowiak - August 5, 2012

One of my best memories with US Airways was flying with John when I was based in Boston in 1986. He made the job fun.
Carol Carson

~ Carol Carson - July 26, 2012

I am so sorry for your lose. John was a great guy. Just 5 years ago he came to the very 1st Class Reunion for McKee High School's to celebrate our 30 years of being out of school. We exchanged many of stories to make up for lost time. We promised each other to keep in touch and we did for a short time. Today I just found out from my best and dearest friend that he has passed on and I really can't believe what I was told. John will always be remembered as a great guy, cute and fun to be with. He will be missed by me and all his fellow classmates from McKee HS. Again, I'm really sorry to here this and my heart goes out to his wife and children, his parents and the whole family.
My Deepest Sympathy and Wishing you comfort and strength in the days to come. God Bless, Alway, Alberta Mazur

~ Alberta Mazur - July 18, 2012

Dear Turi,

You don't know me but I graduated from highschool with John and we were relly good friends. Everytime my husband and I would visit Orlando we always tried to meet up with you and John for drinks or dnner but, it never worked out. We are coming to Orlando next month so I decided to give John a call this morning and discoverd his phone is disconected. I thought it was very strange so I googled his name and I am now in shock. I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wondeful human being and probably the nicest gentleman ( even in ugly teenaged years) I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My life has been truely blessed for having met John all those many years ago. I will never forget his kind and warm personality. My heartfelt condolences extend to you and your families.

Very truely and sincerly yours,

Janice Tarquinio Minto

P.S. please feel free to contact me if you wish.
I am on facebook.
My telephone number is: 732-495-3285 or 732-687-9741

~ Janice A. Minto - July 18, 2012

Turi and the D'Alessio Family, I just heard of the passing of John and wanted to send my condolences and prayers your way. John was a great person and although I haven't seen him in a long time I remember very fond memories of sharing Governors Park with John, Dennis, and my David. When David was working John would take me to a roast beef place for dinner to keep me occupied and keep my mind off Davie being away. It was a pleasure to know him and I hope he and David are having good times in Heaven.

Rick Martelli

~ Rick Martelli - July 16, 2012

Dear Turi,

I just got the news of John's passing, and am stunned and deeply saddened. My heart goes out to you. You were a great couple. John was a sweetheart, a gorgeous human being, inside and out. May you take some comfort in knowing how much he loved you and how proud he was of you, as well as in knowing how many people, all over, are keeping you in their hearts and minds at this trying time. My sincerest condolences.
love,
Karen (Fischer Plotkin) Dove

~ Karen Dove - July 15, 2012

First a classmate, next a roomate and through all the years a dear friend. We always compared our old italian neighborhoods. Flew Bach trip #l together, came home and crashed at our Winthrop apt with much needed cocktails. John was beauty, light, joy and warmth. And that smile... May your star shine bright, it was an honor to have known you. You have forever touch our lives. We will miss and remember you.

~ Jean Lukasiewicz/Josephson - July 10, 2012

Dear Turi;

My heartfelt and deepest sympathies go out to You, your Family and friends at such a difficult time. When I think of John, it brings a smile to my face because you could not help but smile when you were around him. He was so funny and genuine. Seeing John and Richard, the Italian Twins, come around the corner in the crew room and work trips with me, and just laugh hysterically, are the memories I will cherish. When we lose someone we love, a part of us dies with them but I am very sure John is looking down on all of us today and he is looking forward to seeing him again in Heaven. My heart breaks for you and you will always be in my prayers. John may have left us here on Earth but he is forever in our hearts.

~ Michele Gagnon - July 9, 2012

Dear Turi,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of John. We have lost another special friend in
Boston. Whenever I flew with John, I felt like I was flying with one of my Italian Cousins. He was a caring, smart, strong, funny, genuine and sincere. He could always make us laugh and was a great person to be around. John was one of the most loyal human beings I have ever encountered on this planet. I know how much he loved and adored Turi always. My heart breaks for you Turi, I know how close you always were and how proud he was for you becoming a M.D., and how he loved helping you accomplish that goal. You were so blessed to have each other. Anyone that really knew John knows he had a heart as big as Texas. I'm sorry we have lost such a special friend. May we carry his loyalty and spirit in our hearts...and may his spirit live on through all of us... My thoughts and prayers go out to Turi and family. Love and Friendship Always, Lisa Holcombe - USAirways F/A

~ Lisa Holcombe - July 9, 2012

Turi and the D'Alessio family,

Terribly sadden by this news....Just a terrific guy and so much fun to work with at USAir.....he will be greatly missed and always remembered.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this very, very difficult time.

~ Lynne(O'Hara) Caramello - July 9, 2012

I was deeply saddened to hear of the news of Johns passing. I had the distinct pleasure of working with John while he was based in Boston. His charm, his warmth and his fun and kind disposition, made working with him, both a pleasure and an honor.
Please accept my deepest sympathies and know that while John may no longer be with us, he will continue to live on in the hearts of those that he met along the way.

With sympathy,
Karen Wolff

~ Karen Wolff - July 9, 2012

What a difference one life made to so many people. A super person who has now left a void in so many hearts. Wonderful memories always! Sympathy and caring to you Turi and the D'Alessio family at this sad time.

~ Jane T. Tomaselli - July 8, 2012

Turi,
I am so sorry to hear about John. I have such fun memories of flying with him and how we laughed until we cried.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

~ Mary Romano - July 8, 2012

Turi and John's family

My condolences for the loss of a special person. We shared many laughs about being Italian. I can still see him now from those days when we were hired. I hope that you can find some respite from your sorrow.

Paula Bossone

~ Paula Bossone - July 7, 2012

Turi,
I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear about John. I will think of him fondly...the way he would tilt his head to the side and flash me that great smile...I can see it in my head like it was yesterday.Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.God Bless.

~ Merna Van - July 7, 2012

Tori, My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends, at this very difficult time. John was always a gentleman and loved by all the ladies he worked with at USAirways. John, rest in peace my old friend. Sincerely, Sandra Ilgen

~ Sandra Ilgen - July 7, 2012

Dear Turi and the family of John D'Alessio, I am truly sorry for the loss of John and for the short time that I had the privilage of knowing him, I loved sharing ideas and his eye for details during the construction of the pond along with his encouraging words, he really was a great inspiration on how it was built and how he wanted it to look, along with his sense of humor of telling me " It's going to be nice Lloyd it's going to be nice ...now hurry up and get out of here " God bless

~ Lloyd Lightsey - July 6, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear about John's passing...we used to fly together out of Boston in the old days a lot...we shared the bond of bodybuilding and always had a great time on trips....it is almost unimaginable for someone who was so healthy and strong to be felled by cancer...a tragedy. He will be missed and remembered well...

~ Ellie Zalesky - July 5, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Turi and John's family,

Words, however kind, can't mend your heartache but those who care and
share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. John's great personality, smile, and laughter will be dearly missed.

For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity. ~William Penn

~ Sally Moon - July 5, 2012

Dear Turi,

Carole Lynne and I were deeply saddened to hear the news about John’s passing and we extend our condolences to you and to John’s family. In life, we all have many acquaintances, but few of us are fortunate enough to have many true friends. John was one of those friends. Through the years, John and I had a very special bond. Whether we were flying together, attending a social event, or visiting you both in Florida, we always enjoyed each other’s company, sharing many hours of stories, laughter and tears about our families and our Italian heritage. I feel very fortunate to have known John and will always cherish our friendship. I will never forget his trademark smirk, the twinkle in his eye and his firm handshake. No doubt, he left us too soon and will be missed by all whose lives he touched.

~ Joe Belotti - July 5, 2012

Dear Turi,
News travels fast, and unfortunately it isn't always what you want or expect to hear. Even though many of us have flown off into different directions over the years, I have always held on to many wonderful memories of working with John and socializing with him in the Back Bay. He was loved by all because he genuinely liked everyone, made them feel special, and embraced them with his warm smile and friendship. My fond memories and deepest condolences are with you during this time of sadness and grief.
In Sympathy,
Len Trani

~ Leonard J. Trani - July 4, 2012

Turi,
I was sad to hear the news of John's passing. Many of my fondest memories are those spent in Boston, flying really bad trips with exceptionally great people!

My deepest condolences to you and both your families.

~ John O'Brien - July 4, 2012

Turi,
I cannot begin to tell you of the sadness I feel over the passing of John. He was a very dear friend and I will miss him.
Our friendship goes back to our days of flying together in Boston. Having both grown up in italian families we shared many stories together and always laughed about them. There are so many wonderful stories of John to share.
My hope and prayer is that God will comfort you in this most difficult time.

~ Joe Aiello - July 4, 2012

John and Turi have been our very dear friends since we all shared many fun times in Eastham, Mass. What fun we had as John and Glen never showed any fish for all the hours in a boat or on the shore "fishing". He had a great laugh and a ready smile. we loved him and will miss him.

~ Dr. John & Ann Woods - July 3, 2012

My Friend Turi, and to John's Family,
It's hard to find the right words to say when something so tragic happens.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
John was a wonderful person, and I will always remember how he laughed at my stories.
Know that I am thinking of you and that you are in my prayers.

~ Diana Arena - July 3, 2012

Turi, I just heard of John's passing and my heart is broken. I have so many wonderful memories of our times together and the good times that we shared. I can never remember a time when we were together, that did not include much laughter and mirth. When we lose someone we love, a part of us dies with them. Johnny will always remain in my heart and Turi, please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.

~ John Walsh - July 3, 2012

Turi and the D'Alessio Family, I just heard of the passing of John and wanted to send my condolences and prayers your way. John was a great person and I am so sorry that I haven't kept in touch. I wish you gods speeds and prayers.

Eric Gilbert

~ Eric Gilbert - July 3, 2012