"One year since your passing.Gone too soon.Your friend Michael."
In loving memory of
John Antolino
January 6, 1970 - February 14, 2016
John Antolino, 46, of Deerfield Beach, Florida (formerly Larchmont, NY), went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2016. John was the devoted and beloved husband of Kristin Salvato-Antolino; Son of Guiseppe and Filomena Antolino; Brother of Connie Sanchez; Cousin to many and a loving Uncle.
John was born in the Bronx, NY, on January 6, 1970. John grew up to become a gifted Auto Mechanic and total Car Specialist. He moved down to Florida in 2008 and operated his own Auto Repair and Bodywork shop in Lighthouse Point. In 2012, John met the love of his life, Kristin Salvato. Shortly after that John came to know the Lord in a personal way. On February 7th of 2015 John and Kristin were married. John was a warm, compassionate, and loving man who always put others before himself. He generously gave of his time and talents to people in need. He was an avid body-builder and loved to share his knowledge and experience with others. John's passion in life was his wife and family. His love for God and his church brought out the best in John. He will be sadly missed by all.
A Christian service to celebrate his life will be held at Calvary Chapel, 2401 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at the Boca Raton Mausoleum. In Lieu of flowers, contributions in John's memory can be made to 4Kids of South Florida.
Tributes
"I met John right after my divorce in 2001 when we all went to AC for the weekend. A couple months after that we met up again one weekend and we were together on and off for the next 12+ years. We went through everything, good times, bad times, moving to FL, seeing him at his best and at his worst, but one thing I know, he was the most amazing man with the biggest heart, who did everything he could for me, and for anyone! I cherish my years spent with him. I am grateful for the love he gave and for anything he ever did for me. So much had happened over the years that we knew things wouldn't ever be the same between us, but we never stopped caring for each other. One time, when I needed a place to stay for a few months, he took me as well as my dog, cat, and her 6 baby kittens in! I remember us going through the daily fiascos of raising those kittens!!!!! The time we were litter box training them and they all developed diarrhea at the same time!!!!!! Omg! He fell in love with those cuties, and when it came time to give them away, he couldn't do it! He kept 5 of them! And I kept one plus the momma cat! I remember when he told me he met someone not too long ago. He was so afraid to tell me, not wanting to hurt my feelings. I told him I wanted him to be happy and never be afraid to tell me. And then, about a year after that, he finally told me they were getting married! After spending time with this beautiful man, meeting him, falling in love, watching first hand as he went through a difficult time in his life, then seeing him finally pull out of it and meeting and marrying a good woman, I wanted nothing more! I was comforted knowing that he was happy, healthy, and in love. My heart aches for his beautiful wife and his beautiful family. He has touched us all. And will be missed. I am truly blessed to have had him in my life. "
"Ricordiamo John nella preghiera molto Vicino alla famiglia in questo momento di Dolore "
"I worked with John, and shared many moments with him, he was more than a boss, he was a friend. I will always remember him. God bless his family and give them the strength to pass this dificult time. Romans 14:8"
"I grew up knowing John as a teenager...he loved life and I will miss him not being here...god bless you John..."
"My deepest condolences to Mrs Antolino and her family. "
"Isaiah 25:6-9
On this mountain the Lord of hosts
will make for all peoples
A feast of rich food and choice wines,
juicy, rich food and pure, choice
wines.
On the mountain he will destroy
the veil that veils all peoples,
The web that is woven over all nations;
he will destroy death forever.
The Lord God will wipe away
the tears from all faces;
The reproach of his people he will remove
from the whole earth; for the Lord
has spoken.
On that day it will be said:
"Behold our God, to whom we looked
to save us!
This is the Lord for whom we
looked;
let us rejoice and be glad that he has
saved us!""
"So many memories..as I dig through all the photos, they come rushing back into my mind. I wonder where the time went..and why yours was so short. From the trips to Hunter mountain when NONE of us skied to all the cruises and island vacations..and being young and going 'out' almost every night of the week! Mostly I will always treasure The Christmas' at the Antolino's. You will remain alive in those memories forever
Rest in Peace Friend"
"I'll never forget your laugh, John! Thanks for always being a great friend to my brother and helping me out as a kid! You left this world too young. You are in our thoughts, prayers and memories. "
"I only know of John through his lovely wife who is the most amazing person and teacher with the kindest heart. She told us how John was a great Cook and lucky me, I had a chance to taste one of his meatballs... Oy let me tell you the best. We will never understand why the Lord called upon you so early. You were loved, you will always be loved. May you rest in peace... #GodBlessed"
"You were more than just my best friend since the early 90s you were my brother and i miss you already I miss our talks the weekends at the swap-meet in Englishtown and the countless hours working into the night on cars at the shop and at the station.
RIP "Johnny i-Roc" I'll never forget you.
I love you bro.................."
"Siamo vicini alla famiglia in questo triste momento .
Riposa in pace John !"
"Great memories we had from riding bmx bicycles as kids to motorcycles and cars as adults. The million vacations we took and all the gym work outs .. I will have you in my prayers. I will miss you buddy . "
"I love you John and you will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved you. You really were a miracle and showed everyone who knew you your true Christian side. Im blessed to have had you as best friend and a brother for 5 to 6 years of our relationship, and as a son in law and Husband to Kristin. RIP my son in law, and know we will see each other again some day."
"Il tuo ricordo rimarrà sempre nei nostri cuori...
I love you John!"
"May the love of your Keiser family help you in this time of deep grief Kristen. Your time with John was way too short and we send our prayers to you and your family."
"Remembering you on this day, and comforted by so many memories, which are the treasures that are locked deep within our souls. Dinners, celebrations, boating on LIS, the gym, Atlantic City, and oh so much more. The best and most beautiful things can't be seen or touched they are in the heart, so while we mourn the loss of you John we also celebrate your life and the gift of having meet you. Taken too soon, you will be remembered always. You're Friendship, dreams and all the memories."
"Le persone come te non muoiono per sempre, solo si allontanano.
Ti sentiremo sempre nel nostro cuore. Ciao John"
"I have many memories, but all I know is that he was so caring, giving, and a beautiful person."