John A. (Jack) Lombardi 83, of North White Plains, N.Y. died on Sept.4, 2008 at White Plains Hospital Center. He was born on Nov.26, 1924 to the late Giacomo and Teresa (nee DiPasquale)Lombardi in Newburgh, N.Y. John proudly served in the US Army during WW11 and received the WW11 Victory Medal, The American Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. On Feb.8, 1948 he married Jane Willey in Valhalla, N.Y. Jack worked in the family business, Lombardi Service Station in North White Plains, and later became Regional Sales Mgr. of Champion Spark Plug in Toledo, Ohio retiring in 1981. He was elected Town of North Castle Councilman in 1959 and later elected Town Supervisor in 1961, a position he held for 44 Years. He currently holds a position as consultant for the County of Westchester. He is survived by his wife Jane (Willey) Lombardi, his children Gail and Jamie Norris, Lynn and Frank Ortiz, Diane and Robert Kopenhaver, and John Jr. and Jacquelyn Lombardi. Brother of Joseph and his wife Pauline Lombardi, and brother in law of Willie Belle Lombardi, Muriel Kammerer and Alma Willey. Also survived by his grandchildren Ted Williams, Kevin (Andrea) Foley, Alexis and Jamie Norris, John A.III, Justin and Jared Lombardi and David Ortiz. And great grandchildren Noah and Cain Williams, Megan and Thomas Foley and Daniella Ortiz. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Predeceased by 2 brothers Sabatino and Lezio Lombardi and 1 sister Urania Lombardi. Reposing Hawthorne Funeral Home on Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-9 PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Name of Jesus Church, Valhalla, N.Y. on Monday 10 AM. Entombment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers Donations to Leukemia Society or donate blood in his memory would be appreciated. Hawthorne Funeral Home 21 Stevens Ave.Hawthorne, NY 10532 914-769-4404
Born in Newburgh, New York on Nov. 26, 1924
Departed on Sep. 4, 2008 and resided in North White Plains, NY.
Visitation: Saturday, Sep. 6, 2008 & Sunday, Sep. 7, 2008
Mass: Monday, Sep. 8, 2008
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Cemetery: Gate of Heaven Mausoleum