John E. Warner

Born on May 14, 1920 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Edgar and Ella (Ahearn) Warner. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and served in the US Navy during World War II, performing submarine service in the North Atlantic and Pacific. Following his honorable service, he was employed by Spencer and Sons Plumbing and later by Boyce and Drake. A plumber all his life, he also worked for the city of Saratoga Springs Water Department and retired from the Glens Falls Plumbers Union #773. John enjoyed golf, coached for the Special Olympics and never missed a Saratoga Springs High School football game. A member of Bethesda Episcopal Church, he also served as an usher for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife, Eleanor (Jenkins) Warner; two daughters, Eileen (Thomas) Santoro and Janet Ramos; one son, David Warner, all of Saratoga Springs; his grandchildren, Kyle, Sarah, Brian, Tommy and Deanna and one nephew, Paul Hutzky of Wilton. He is predeceased by five sisters.

Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 at Bethesda Episcopal Church, corner of Washington Street at Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The Rev'd. Canon Thomas T. Parke, rector, officiated. Burial with military honors followed at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

Arrangements were under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs.  

Memorials may be made in his name to the Saratoga Hospital Emergency Room Building Fund, 211 Church Street, or to the Bethesda Episcopal Church, Washington St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.