John A. Rando

HERKIMER – Mr. John A. Rando, age 80, a lifelong Herkimer resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon, September 19, 2023, in the privacy and comfort of his home. At the time of his passing he had the love and support of his family at his bedside.

Born on December 4, 1942, John was the youngest son of the late Salvatore and Antoinette (Surace) Rando. He spent his childhood in Herkimer and was a graduate of Herkimer High School. Upon his graduation, John went on to continue his education, first at SUNY Potsdam and then at SUNY Albany where he earned his Master’s Degree in Education.

John’s career was spent in its entirety with the Herkimer Central School District where he taught in the Math Department for over thirty years until his retirement. He will forever be remembered by his multitude of students for his famous line, “not going to be a picnic in June!”

John was a true outdoorsman who loved bow hunting, shotgun hunting and fishing; even making his own flies for fly fishing. In the fall and winter months he would utilize his 70-acre hunting camp in Newport. In the spring and summer, he could be found out in his garden or up at his camp on Canadarago Lake.

He was a very intelligent man who enjoyed the simple beauty of nature and any time that he could spend with his family. He was a longtime parishioner of Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church in Herkimer.

John is survived by his sisters, Angela Piscitello of Utica and Adeline Gorea of Frankfort; his nephew, Jack (Lynnette) Tresoline; his nieces, Karin (John) Piseck, Sheri Ferdula and Patti Tresoline; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Alex Tresoline, AJ Tresoline, Ashley Tresoline, Mike (Hayley) Zipko, Jamie Zipko and Jake Ferdula; a great-great nephew, Andrew Zipko; two aunts, Mary Gigliotti of Herkimer and Josephine (John) Iocovozzi of Florida; along with several cousins and longtime friends, Vernon and Rebecca Volo.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Salvatore Rando, Jr. and George Rando; his brothers-in-law, Charles J. Piscitello and John J. Gorea; and by his nephew, Anthony Tresoline, Jr.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend John’s funeral service which will commence on Tuesday morning, September 26, 2023 at 10:00AM at Sts. Anthony & Joseph Church in Herkimer, where his Funeral Mass will be offered by Rev. Terence Healy. Procession will follow to Calvary Cemetery in Herkimer where John will be laid to rest in the family plot.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Meals on Wheels Program through the Herkimer County Office for the Aging. Checks can be made payable to HCOFA Nutrition Program and mailed to Herkimer County OFA Suite 1101, 109 Mary Street, Herkimer, NY 13350. Envelopes will also be available at the church.

The Rando family has entrusted the care of their beloved brother and uncle to the Enea, Ciaccia & Applegate Funeral Directors. Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com .