John T Case

John Thomas Case died peacefully at Stony Brook University Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the age of 77 from complications related to a chronic illness. He is survived by his wife, Shelley, of Cutchogue, and his stepdaughters, Tracy Boyd of New York City and Kimberly Boyd of Sound Beach, his brother, George Case (Agnes), Eileen Sibson and Claire O'Brien (Michael), 11 nieces and nephews and 17 grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anne E. Buzzallino and his brother-in-laws, Paul Buzzallino and John Sibson, Sr. John was born in New York City on November 1, 1942 to George Case and Geraldine Navagh Case and was raised in Larchmont, New York. He graduated from Iona Preparatory and attended St. Bonaventure University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After college John went to The United States Navy's Officer's Candidate School in Newport, RI and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Union (LKA 106) and served two deployments in the Vietnam Theater. John was a kind and thoughtful person who dearly loved his family. John perfectly fit the definition of a total gentleman. He enjoyed golf and tennis. John's wife, Shelley, was his companion and sweetheart for over 40 years. A virtual celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 3PM ET. Please contact Tracy Boyd ( tracyboyd@yahoo.com ) for additional information. Due to present day circumstances, a service will follow at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Coster-Heppner Funeral Home. The family would like to thank the Cutchogue Fire Department and Stony Brook University Hospital for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to John's church, Our Lady of Ostrabrama, and the Wounded Warrior Project (at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ ).