John M. Aimino, 82, of Freeport, passed away on Saturday, June 20th, in the emergency room at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. John was born in Freeport, on February 17, 1938, a son of the late Margaret C. "Rita" (Corgnati) and John F. Aimino. He was a 1956 graduate of Freeport High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. John received Division 1 scholarship offers for his punting and was inducted into the Alle-Kiski Hall of Fame. John touched the lives of many of Freeport's youths by coaching youth football and senior league baseball (PHILS) for more than 16 years. Owner of Johnny's Superette in Freeport for 30 plus years, he enjoyed talking with his customers and developing new sausages, bolognas, his secret recipe beef sticks and jerky.He was previously employed as a meat cutter for Shop N Save in Parnassus, Galvanek's in Sarver, and also Byers Superette in Vandergrift. John was the founder, keyboard player and singer in his band "Johnny & the Capri's" that performed in many local venues, at weddings and entertained as far as Southern Ohio. He enjoyed teaching his children about music and sports, giving accordion and organ lessons, watching the New England Patriots, hunting, fishing, and developing new meat products. John was a member of St. Mary, Mother of God, Church in Freeport.
John is survived by his son, Dr. John M. (Kathleen) Aimino, of Port Charlotte, FL, daughter, Lisa Marie (Ike) Isenberg, of Freeport, and son Dino (Karen) Aimino, of Newark, NY; 6 grandchildren, Adam (Kristin) Isenberg, Asti (Jeremy) Isenberg-Fien, Alex Isenberg, Emmitt & Jacob Aimino and Nico Aimino; 3 great grandchildren, Jackson Ringler, Oliver Isenberg & Lincoln Fien. He is also survived by his former wife, Lillian Aimino Miller, and his sister-in-law Cecilia Aimino. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Morris Aimino.
There will be no public visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Friday, June 26th at St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport, with Father Ronald Maquinana officiating. Guests attending the mass are asked to wear a mask in the church. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Mother of God Church 608 High St. Freeport, PA 16229
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