John Winterton

Obituary of John R. Winterton

Oneida-John R. "Jack" Winterton, age 74, of Stonybrook Road passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side. He was born on February 15, 1947 in Oneida, New York a son of the late John E. and Mary (Fuller) Winterton. Jack was a 1965 graduate of Vernon Verona Sherrill High School and a 1967 graduate of SUNY Cobleskill where he earned an AAS Degree in agricultural engineering. Jack owned and operated Three W Farm's with his father and uncle, from 1967-1994 and then went on to work for Wal-Mart until his retirement in 2012. In his spare time he liked being around the farm where he could drive tractors. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, attending the races at Utica-Rome Speedway on Sunday nights and SU basketball. Surviving are his one son, John R. Winterton II of Vernon Center, his three beloved grandchildren, Josh Donovan of Bentonville, AR, Kendra and Kenleigh Winterton of Vernon Center, one brother David (Bonnie) Winterton of Walworth, NY; two sisters, Teresa (Michael) Short of Liverpool and Jane (Robert) Stone of Yelm, Washington, his longtime companion Shaune Lohr of Oneida, her children Stacie Wallace of Durhamville, and Nick Lohr of Baldwinsville and several nieces and one nephew. Jack was predeceased by his brother Ronald E. in 1967. Family and friends are invited to call Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 23 Front Street, Vernon, NY, where face coverings and social distancing will be practiced. Private funeral services and private burial will be in Verona Cemetery, E. Main Street, Verona, NY. Online condolences may be sent to maleckifuneralhome.com In Lieu of flowers the family is asking that you please consider donations to Hospice and Palliative Care 4277 Middle Settlement Road New Hartford NY 13413 or The Abraham House 417 Washington St Rome NY 13440.
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Monday
19
April

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, April 19, 2021
Malecki Funeral Home Inc.
23 Front Street
Vernon, New York, United States

Final Resting Place

Verona Cemetery
East Main Street
Verona , New York, United States
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