John L. Darretta Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John L. Darretta (Harwich, Massachusetts), who passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John L. Darretta to pay them a last tribute.
As John departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his siblings, Anna Baumeister, Nina Mastroddi, Angela Lutomski and Salvatore. He is survived by: his friend Steven Grubiak; and his siblings, Nettie Antonow of Yonkers, NY, Peter of Pleasantville, NY and Anthony of Yarmouth Port, MA. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Donations in John's memory may be made to one of his favorite charities, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Food for the Poor, or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
