John Joseph Klarl, age 70, longtime resident of Fishkill, New York, passed away peacefully and surrounded by those he loved at his home on September 19, 2024.

John was born on May 29,1954 in New York City to John Klarl and Alice McCaffrey Klarl, who predeceased him.

Raised in Peekskill, New York, John was very proud of his Fordham University education where he earned bachelor's and law degrees, graduating Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He also completed additional studies at Harvard and Georgetown Universities.

John practiced law for 40 years - beginning his career at the White Plains firm of O'Keeffe & Moloney before forming his own practice, Wood & Klarl. He also served proudly as the long-time Deputy Town Attorney in the Town of Cortlandt, attorney for Montrose Fire District, attorney for the Village of Buchanan, and a member of the Board of Directors at Bethel Homes.

John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joanne Sim Klarl; two sons John Klarl and Joseph Klarl; daughter Jessica Klarl and her husband Edward Bocknik II; and cherished grandchildren Teddy and Natalie Bocknik.

He is also survived by siblings Alice MacLennan, Margaret Klarl, Brian Klarl, Patricia Klarl, brother-in-law Donald MacLennan, and many nieces and nephews.

An avid sports fan, John enjoyed rooting for the New York Yankees and the Fordham Rams. He also enjoyed working outdoors, loved spending time with his beloved dog Caroline, and he never missed an episode of "60 Minutes."

A man of uncommon decency and abiding love of family, John was extremely intelligent with an infectious sense of humor and quick wit.

Loved by all who knew him. A life well-lived.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at McHoul Funeral Home at 1089 Main Street in the Village of Fishkill, New York. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 11:00 am at the funeral home followed by burial at Fishkill Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hudson Valley Hospice at www.hvhospice.org and the Feerick Center for Social Justice at https://give.fordham.edu/campaigns/29813/donations/new.