Mr. John M. D'Addario

October 15, 1956 - May 29, 2013

John M. D'Addario, 56, of Cortland, passed away after a lengthy illness in St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. on May 29, 2013. John was born in Cortland, on October 15, 1956 the son of Mary and the late, Dr. Arthur D'Addario. John graduated from Cortland High School in 1976 and attended TC3 and lived and worked in the Cortland and Syracuse area. John was employed for 20 years at The School of Environmental Science and Forestry leaving due to illness. Survivors in addition to his mother, are a sister, Linda (John) Cafarelli of Clifton Park, brothers; Raymond of Cortland, Arthur (Mary) of LaFayette, Paul (Debbie) of Arlington, Virginia; James (Margaret) of Cortland Martin (Loreen) of Rochester and Robert (Kate) of Cortland, and Aunts; Janet D'Addario of Florida Sylvia Dintino Cotriss of Clifton Park and many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was very close with his NaNa and Zia of Lockport and spent many summers with them. He was a serious chess player and went to many tournaments as well as hosting them, his hobby was historical board games and he attended many conventions for them. John was preceded in death by not only his father, but his NaNa and Zia and his niece, Cassidy D'Addario. Services and burial will be private and at the convenience of family. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital P.O. Box 2151, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-2151. Condolences may also be sent to the family by visiting us at www.riccardifuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Riccardi Funeral Home 69 N. Main St, Cortland, N.Y. 13045