John M. Bondra, 47, an area resident for 10 years, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2015 at home. He previously lived in Peekskill.

Born in Peekskill on April 29, 1967, he was the son of Eileen (Makarius) and the late John Bondra. John was a 1985 graduate of Peekskill High School where he also was on the baseball team. He had been employed as a Corrections Officer for the Putnam County Sheriff's Department for the past 10 years. He previously owned a sports memorabilia store in Montrose and Taco Loco in Peekskill. A Certified Paramedic, John had also been an Investigator for the Westchester County Medical Examiner.

In addition to his mother, John is survived by his sister, Judith; his niece, Haley; his nephew, Nicholas; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. The Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday at 11 am at St. Kateri Church, 1925 Route 82, LaGrangeville.

For driving directions or online condolences, please visit John's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.