Obituary of John C. Radano

On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy said; "Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country." John C. Radano, Sr. devoted his life in service to our country and our communities. The red of our flag was made redder by his heroism, the white more stainlessly pure by the motives which impelled him and in the starry field of our nation's glorious banner, The blue has been glorified by his service to the American ideas. Day is done, gone the sun, from the lakes, from the hills, from the sky, all is well, safely rest, God is near. Just one day after his 79th birthday it was Con Te Partiro. John C. Radano, Sr. passed away peacefully at home in Merchantville, surrounded by the love of his family on Wednesday July 13, 2011. John was born in South Philly and raised on halfball, the whip amusement truck and the music of Mario Lanza and Al Martino. This home contributed to the manpower of our nation, fighting to uphold the American ideals of freedom. Mr. Radano faithfully defended his country during the Korean War as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. John owned and operated the Paper Converters Supply from 1971 until his retirement in 1995. In 1976 John began his public service career and served as a Winslow Twp. Councilman from 1976 to 1982 where he also served as deputy Mayor. He was subsequently elected a Camden County Freeholder and served from 1983 to 1986. John had been a longtime member of the Camden County Democrat Club, the Merchantville Country Club, the Sicklerville VFW Post 303 and the Winslow Twp. Sons of Italy. Mr. Radano is survived by his children Paula E. & her husband Dino DiMauro and Jay & his wife Lynda Radano of Delran. He is the proud grandfather of Samantha, Corey Chase, Jacob, Deanna and is also survived and will be sadly missed by his companion of 15 years Maryann Kern and her son Christian. Relatives and friends are invited to John's viewing on Monday afternoon between 4 and 7 pm at the LeRoy P. Wooster Funeral Home 441 White Horse Pike, Atco where a funeral ceremony and military honors will be celebrated at 7 pm. Fred Vasapolli officiating. Inurnment will be held privately.