John J. Stewart, 77, of Warwick, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at home after a prolonged illness.
John was born April 12, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY. John was preceded in death by his parents, Dagmar Forsell and George Stewart, Sr.; a brother, George Stewart; a sister, Ruth Braccio; a sister, Anna Moore; and a sister, Joan Price.
John was a retired Sales Forecasting Director for Calvin Klein. He loved sports and was the founder of the Bay Ridge Little League in Brooklyn, NY. His passion for baseball and little league led him to be instrumental in getting several baseball fields constructed in Brooklyn.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Arlene, at home; a son, John J. Stewart, Jr. of Washingtonville, NY; a daughter, Laura Breslin and her husband John of Warwick, NY; a son, Richard Stewart and his wife, Kathleen of Oradell, NJ; his beloved grandchildren: Lisa and Patrick Breslin, John III, George, Thomas and Daniel Stewart. He is also survived by a brother, Daniel Stewart and wife Tessie, and a sister, Catherine Stewart of Toms River, NJ.
The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the staff of the Orange and Sullivan County Hospice for their kindness and support.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick, with a funeral service being held at 8:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s name to Hospice of Orange County, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550.