Published in the March 16, 2018 edition
MELROSE — John A. Statho Jr., 56, a resident of Melrose, passed away on March 1, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family.
John was a dedicated employee of Verizon for many years and a member of Local IBEW 2222. He was also a talented craftsman, woodworker, and furniture maker and an avid Red Sox fan.
John was the beloved husband of Janine (Salamy) Statho. He was the loving father of Gregory Statho and Chloe Statho both of Melrose. John was the cherished son of Beverly Forgione and the late John A. Stathos. He was the brother of Donna Zagami and her husband Joseph; and Dianne Ferri and her husband Kevin. John was the dear son in-law of Yvonne Salamy and her late husband George; and brother in-law of Marcelle Vogel and her husband Rick; and Nicole Bock and her husband Kevin. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The funeral was held from the A. J. Spadafora Funeral Home 865 Main Street, Malden on Tuesday March 6, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Mary’s Church, Herbert Street, Melrose. Relatives and friends were respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours were held at the funeral home on Monday March 5. Interment in Mount Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury.
In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
