John was born and raised in the Town of Cicero in Cicero. As a child, he attended Drexel Elementary School before going to St. Joseph’s High School in Westchester. After graduation, he continued his education at Triton College.

John is married to his wife, Alice, and has 3 children – Travis, Tiffany and Eugenia – and four grandchildren – Isabela, Lucia, CJ and Alana. John was an employee for Cicero School District 99 for 35 years, the last 27 at Cicero East School, before retiring in June 2018.

As a child, John played baseball on the South Cicero Little League before joining American Legion ball and later high school baseball. He was elected to the Cicero Library Board, serving for 6 years. In his leisure time he enjoys traveling, his home, gardening, his pool and dinning out. He is always ready to see and explore new places!

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