John Zoretic Obituary

The passing of John Zoretic of Southport, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 18, 2026 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid John farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Zoretic and Nellree Cover Zoretic; and his siblings, Faye Kachur, William Zoretic and Merle Zoretic.

He is survived by: his wife Maureen Zoretic; his children, Joseph Zoretic and Shari Klementz (David); his grandchildren, Rebecca Chandler (Carson) and Andrew Klementz (Merideth); his great grandchildren, Carson Chandler and Camden Chandler; and his sister-in-law Bethanne Boyle (Art). He is also survived by numerous nephews and nieces.