John Rufolo
January 22, 2022
John Rufolo, 87 of Ocala was called to his heavenly home on January 22, 2022.
John is survived by his wife Janet Namen-Rufolo of Ocala; his children, Lori Rufolo Reed and husband Ronald of Licking Missouri, John D Rufolo of Lake Ronkonkoma New York, Anthony Rufolo and wife Pamela of East Meadow New York, and sibling Vincent Rufolo of Palm Beach Gardens Florida, along with six grandchildren and one great granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Jean Rufolo, sister Joan Lambertson and brother-in-law Richard Lambertson, brother Louis Rufolo, and grandson John D Rufolo Jr.
John was born on December 31, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1953 John enlisted in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John Hood where he served in the Korean War. John continued to serve the public as a deputy sheriff in Suffolk County Long Island New York until retirement.
John married Janet Namen in 2005. John and Janet shared their love of horses and traveling across the country while enjoying the outdoors and trail riding. They tended to their farm in Williston for many years before moving to Ocala. John enjoyed listening to old classic music and was often found singing dancing and being the life of family gatherings.
In Lieu of flowers you may make a donation on behalf of John to the ALS foundation or the Wounded Warrior foundation.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Rufolo Family.
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Uncle Johnny was such a character! He always making me laugh. He will be missed tremendously. RIP Uncle Johnny
Beautifully done. Uncle Johnny will surely be missed. We loved him and are so grateful that we had the opportunity to share our lives over the last 17years.
Johnny R or grandpa John was definitely one of a kind. His personality was larger than life and everyone that had the pleasure of meeting him would probably tell you that. I looked up to him and grew up wanting to be just like him. Almost all of my favorite memories as a kid and teenager was with him. Some of my favorite memories were team penning at the Cheyenne frontier days rodeo, outriding for the Budweiser Clydesdales during the frontier days parade, singing old country songs going down the highway, riding his horse Clint at the New York State fair and his nick name for me was also Clint. I will miss him dearly and regret not making it down to see him these past years. I hope he’s up in heaven with all his favorite horses and his dogs.
Dear Johnny,
One of outstanding traits was love of life. You were always a good provider. We did enjoy three beautiful children.
I hope your singing your favorite song with the angels. Will miss you always
Brother John I will miss you.rest in peace. We go back many years,working and playing softball and basketball. I will cherish all my memories of us together.love you brother!!!
Big brother john, I will miss you. We go back a long way,from maspeth,greens to Syosset, long Island. I am remembering all the friends we had, all the hot cars we had. All the trouble we got into. I would say we had a good life through the years.r.i.p. John love you!!!
Dear Uncle Johnny,
My Godfather,
You will be missed very much
Fly high with the angels n give my dad a big hug.
Forever in my heart ❤️
I’ll always cherish our fond memories together ~ you were loved more then you’ll ever know~
With love Desiree Diana Rufolo ~ keeffe
John was a character. He loved to sing those Italian songs. Every time we would visit him and Janet he would try his best to get us to move in with them. He loved us so much , as we did him. Rest in peace John.
I’m saying this with tears in my eyes you are a great man. You’ve taught me so much in life I remember you When you used to drive past my bus stop with your sheriff’s car and get on the PA and say Dean Fishdean lol you taught me how to shoot my first gun We were always doing something going upstate working on houses love you Luke you’ll be missed your nephew Dean
Uncle Johnny, you will be missed by all. Throughout the years you were a constant person in our lives. You shared a bond with my mom that went beyond siblings, you were friends, and she was blessed to have that special relationship. There was not a holiday that we did not spend together chatting and eating around someone's kitchen table! Those are the times I will remember the most! Thank you for always visiting my parents when they needed it most! You may be gone but your spirit, songs, laughter, and silly ways will be with me always! Love you babe! Your niece Gina Marie and Frankie Messenger