John M. Morabito entered into eternal life on December 22, 2021 at the age of 96.

Born on December 29, 1924 in Poughkeepsie to the late Antonio and Concetta (Micalizzi) Morabito, he was one of 9 children.

John attended Poughkeepsie schools and graduated Poughkeepsie High School in June 1943.

He was drafted into the US Air Force in August of 1943, serving as an airplane electrical mechanic in Guam until his honorable discharge in March 1946.

After his service to his country, John enrolled in Clarkson University furthering his education and earning his Bachelor of Business Administration and graduating in June of 1950. He worked in construction for John Arborio, in sales and was hired by IBM in 1960 working in accounting. He purchased the Hyde Park Dairy Queen in 1977 and successfully operated it until mid 1985, all while owning and running his own Public Accounting Practice for over 50 years.

John enjoyed golfing and bowling with the seniors in the Pioneer Bowling League where he was treasurer for many years. His greatest love was baseball, playing 3rd base in high school, college, and his adult life. He was inducted into the Dutchess County Fast pitch and Dutchess County Softball Hall of Fame in 1980 and received the Senior Citizen Sports Award in 1991, retiring from active play in 1999. John also coached little league for 18 years in LaGrange.

He was a parishioner of St. Denis Church where he gardened for many years and repaired kneelers in the church. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 1302.
He is survived by his wife Judith (Avezzano) of 46 years and his 6 children and their spouses - Christine (James) Sproat, John (Vivian) Morabito, Michele (Eric) Ellis, Anthony (Donna) Morabito, Irene Van Voorhis, James Morabito, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, sister Josephine DeMichele, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Jean Hayes, brothers and sisters.

A Private funeral mass will be held at St. Denis Church followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.