John J. LaMagna, Jr., passed away March 17, 2011 at age 76. Born June 24, 1934 in the Bronx, NY to the late John J. Sr., and Lillian (Pumilia) LaMagna. John proudly served in the US Army. He was an entrepreneur who also worked as a convention manager for US Tobacco.

Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Grace (Chiafala), cherished children Christine (Kenneth) Harriott, Laura (Peter) Pacheco, Donna (Walter) Pasacrita, and John (Diane) LaMagna III, adoring grandchildren Robert, Brendan, Nicholas, Michael, Anthony, and Angelina, loving brother of Anthony and sister-in-law Anne. John is predeceased by a brother Liborio (Lee).

Visitation Sunday, March20 from 2-6pm at COXE & GRAZIANO FUNERAL HOME, 767 E. Boston Post Rd, Mamaroneck. 914-698-5968. Funeral mass Monday, March 21 at 10am Sts. John & Paul Church in Larchmont, followed by interment at Greenwood Union Cemetery.

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