Chili: Monday, July 28, 2025, at age 64, after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. John passed away surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and devotion. He was predeceased by his parents and brother in-law, Joseph Robusto, and is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Jeannine (Robusto) Bezon; children, Dr. Christina (Joshua) Wu, Arianna (John Jr.) Quattrocchi, and John (Stephanie) Bezon; grandchildren, Evelina and Giorgio Wu, Adalyn and John III Quattrocchi, and Stephen and Lucille Bezon; siblings, Rebecca Sando and Holly (Bob) Belveg; brother-and sister in-laws Patrick (Maria) Robusto, Darlene (Wade) Bianco, Barbara (George) Galliford; cousin and best friend Laurie (Jim) Vogt as well as aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends whose lives he touched deeply.
Family was at the heart of everything John did. His pride in his children and grandchildren was immeasurable, and in his most recent years, he devoted countless hours to caring for and doting on his beloved grandchildren. John was incredibly proud of each one of them, and cherished the moments spent together including playful afternoons in the yard and fun family trips. One of his greatest joys was seeing all of his grandchildren visit Disney World, fulfilling a long-time wish shortly before his passing.
John’s love of family extended to the community, where he made a lasting impact through years of service. He was a dedicated youth sports coach for over a decade, serving the Gates and Chili Soccer Associations as well as Chili Lions Pop Warner football. His passion for sports, teamwork, and mentorship was evident through his involvement as a member of the Gates Chili School Board and an active participant in the Gates Chili Sports Boosters. He tirelessly supported not only his children’s passions, but also the entire Gates-Chili school community.
John could frequently be seen greeting friends and neighbors with a warm smile or a hearty laugh at the local coffee shop. His easy-going nature and kindness made him at beloved fixture of the neighborhood. He also found great joy in spending time in his yard, which was his personal sanctuary. He took pride in his garden, enjoyed soaking up the sun and had an appreciation of the beauty of nature.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at The Wilmot Cancer Center and Strong Memorial Hospital, whose care and compassion made John’s final days more comfortable.
Family and friends are invited to John’s Funeral Mass on Saturday August 9th at 11:30am, at St. Pius Tenth Church, 3000 Chili Ave, Rochester, NY 14624. Followed by a reception at the St Pius Tenth Church Parish Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either The Wilmot Cancer Center (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/cancer-institute/giving/make-a-gift) or The Catholic Charities Family and Communities (www.fcscharities.org) which helps service the Rochester area for Adoption Services.
