John W. Nephew ’59

John W. Nephew, Plattsburgh, NY, died May 12, 2023. John was a Colony Liquor representative for 40 years and earned many awards for his salesmanship. He attended St. John’s School, LeMoyne College in Syracuse, NY, and graduated from Saint Michael’s with Honors in English. He also attended Albany Law School until the death of his mother in 1961 precipitated his return to Plattsburgh to assist with the family businesses. John served in the Army Reserves and was a member of the Elks Club.

John was always an industrious young man. He started as a paperboy at the age of nine years old and sang at funerals and weddings. He also played drums at St. John’s Academy, piano under tutorship with his teacher, Al Delano, and sang in Le Moyne College’s quartet.

When he returned from law school, he worked at the family businesses, American Oil Company, Nephew’s Liquor Store in downtown Plattsburgh and local gas stations. However, John has always felt his largest accomplishment was the fulfillment of his children’s graduations and the building of their fruitful lives. John will always be remembered for his inimitable sense of humor, his generous giving to everyone he loved, his musicianship, and his many lasting friendships through the years.

He is survived by two sons, a daughter, a sister and extended family.

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