We bid farewell to John J. Friel of Seaford, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2024 at the age of 87. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John J. Friel to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his children, Joy Gilbert, Jill Pozderec (George), Jeanine Skennion (George) and John (Suzanne); his grandchildren, Erin, Celeste, Rachel, Tyler, Andrew, Justin, Matthew and Maxwell; and his great grandchild Rowan.

Visitation was held on Sunday, May 5th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, May 6th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home (3863 Merrick Rd, Seaford, NY 11783). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, May 7th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the St. William the Abbot RC Church (2000 Jackson Ave, Seaford, NY 11783). A burial was held on Tuesday, May 7th 2024 from 11:15 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Charles Cemetery (2015 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735).

In lieu of flowers, donations to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services, PO Box 22324, NY, NY 10087 and the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste. #1509, NY, NY 10018, would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Charles G. Schmitt Funeral Home - Seaford