John C. Eforo

1965 - 2012

John C. Eforo obituary, 1965-2012

BORN

1965

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes

824 Scarsdale Ave

Scarsdale, New York

John Eforo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 19, 2012.

Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smile, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I've only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.


John C. Eforo passed away on October 19th 2012 at White Plains Hospital. He was 46 years old. He is survived by his wife Judith Berger Eforo as well as his four children, John, Alexander, Edward and Danielle. His Mom and Sister survive as well.


Funeral visitation will be held at the Edwin L. Bennett Funeral Homes 824 Scarsdale Ave, Scarsdale NY 10583. On Monday October 22, 2012 from 7-9 PM and Tuesday October 23, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A funeral service will be held at St. James the Less Church 10 Church Lane Scarsdale, NY 10583. on Wednesday at 11AM. Interment to follow at St. James the Less
Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to the:
State Farm College Savings Plan
C/O Vivian Lem
State Farm Insurance Company
590 Central Park Avenue
Scarsdale, New York 10583

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May 21, 2013

Joseph Liggio

I am very heart-broken to hear about my cousins sudden death.. My prayers go out to the Eforo family and hope you to see or talk to you soon...

October 25, 2012

Valerie Gryzlo

Dear Judy and Family,
I'm am deeply saddened to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this painful time. He was a great man and father, the Scarsdale pool family will miss him but never forget him. With deep simpathy and sorrow.

October 25, 2012

John Norton

Dear Judie and Children,
John Eforo will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A kind gracious workmate, to know him was to love him. With deepest sympathy.
John Norton
Poughkeepsie

October 24, 2012

Jennifer Doherty

Dear Judie and children,
I had the pleasure of working with John in the Yonkers office, when he was the CPS supervisor monitoring one of my foster care cases. It was a difficult and frustrating case, and he was always there to thoughtfully guide us on how to proceed. There were many grueling court dates, and while he had to testify himself, he was also there to offer support and some comic relief during each of my appearances. When the case was finally settled I was so touched to learn that he had taken the time to acknowledge the work that I had done on the case by telling my supervisor and manager. This meant so much, because in our field there seems to be more focus on the negative, and John made sure to recognize something positive.

I was in meetings with John last Wednesday and Thursday, where he was happily accepting complements on his smashing navy blazer. He made us laugh on Thursday when he was in the same blazer, admitting he was only dressing up because he hadn't gotten his winter clothes out!

Please accept my condolences, and know that there are many heavy hearts missing John and thinking of you and your family.

October 24, 2012

Kim Frohlinger

Dear Judie, I just found out about your sudden and tragic loss. I am so sorry for you and your family. My heart goes out to all of you at this sad time.
With deepest and sincerest sympathy,

October 24, 2012

Rosemarie James

Dear Mrs. Eforo, in my short time of knowing John Eforo I was impressed on how nice and easy going he was. He had a great smile as well as great hair. He was easy to talk to and ask questions. He made Jocelyn and I feel welcome when we started as Office Assistants in 2007 at the 137 Alexander location. We will miss him. My condolensces to you and your family.

October 24, 2012

Dear Judie and Family, Words can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Through this challenging time, please count on us for support. Martine,Yahav,Natalie, Ella,Maya and Ethan

October 24, 2012

Marjorie Morales

Dear Judie,
While I worked with John, I did not know him, except in passing by, but I knew he was well liked and a nice person. I am so sorry for your loss and for your family. If there is anything I
can do for you please let me know.
Marjorie Morales

October 24, 2012

Roy Kerin

Dear Judie and Family, I'm at loss of words. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Please let me know if you need anything.
Roy Kerin ( west palm beach)

October 23, 2012

Gwendolyn Cahill

I'll always remember how John and you followed me around in your green Camry to a million different houses. Than suddenly one day I arrived in my brand new 1995 white Camry for our shopping trip for houses. You and John showered my car with pennies for good luck. Finally one day your dream house was found on Drisler…children were born…fond memories of the love you two shared will always remain in my heart. John, a loving father and husband inner and outer beauty will never be forgotten!

October 23, 2012

Luis Morales

My deepest condolences

October 23, 2012

Barbara Sabater-Kerr

Dear Judie,
I am so sorry for the tremendous loss of John. As I called him, Juan was a phenomenal person and he was my best playmate when I came to CPS. I learned from him how to do my job and keep my sanity. I also learned there are decent men out there and he helped to set the standard for who would be my future husband. It meant so much to have you two dance at my wedding.
I am a better person for having known him and I know that God will carry you and your family through this very difficult time.
My prayers are with you and the kids.
Love,
Barbara

October 23, 2012

Kanerina Alvarez

My deepest sympathy is with you and your family.

October 23, 2012

Jacqueline Rolon

So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. It was a pleasure to have known John. May he rest in peace.

October 23, 2012

Ellen Reynolds

Dear Judy: My sisters, brothers and I grew up with John and his sisters. My parents (Josie and Harry Reynolds) saw John all the time since he too was a fellow dog walker. I remember first meeting John when he was an adorable little boy in second grade and Carla and I were in fifth. Such a kind, gentle and good person. We are all heartbroken and stunned by this loss. Please know that the entire Reynolds family mourns with you and shares in your grief. The Eforo family is in our hearts and prayers.

October 23, 2012

Grace Thomas

Dear Judie . I am sorry for your Loss. God bless you and your children. My prayers goes out to you and all your family. May God give you peace.

October 23, 2012

Mary Ann Liebowitz

Judy, I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Looking at all of your family photos, I can tell that John was loved by you and your children and that he loved all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

October 23, 2012

Michele Antonazzo

Dear Judie: I have fond memories of you and John, the happiness you found together. My prayers are with you and your children.

October 23, 2012

Marcia Forrester

Death is a mystery and so you, John's family, will ask the question "why?" several times. I have asked this question. After all it was on 9/17/12 that we sat together in a meeting and were, sharing thoughts, exchanging information, ideas and even joking around. John spoke of his children on that date, providing updates on how each child was doing and just beaming with pride - as he always does when he speaks of his children. Judy and all four of you children please find comfort in the precious memories of John and know that he always was proud of his family. May God grant you peace, even if the answers are never heard to your question, "why?"

October 23, 2012

Lynn Farrell

Judie,
I was so sorry to hear the news. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm not that far away, so if there is something I can do for you, please let me know.
With greatest sympathy,
Lynn Farrell

October 23, 2012

Stefanie Marvin

Dear Judie and family, although I did not have the pleasure of getting to know you and your children, I have known John since my first days here at the County Attorney's Office. Since the day I met John he has always been kind, funny, good hearted and beyond a pleasure to work with. John always talked about all of you and it was clear what an amazing family man he was....an inspiration to all of us. I write this with a heavy heart as he has touched my heart and the hearts of many of us over here. John's passing is a tragic loss. He will be forever missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

October 23, 2012

Dear Judie and family,

We are all thinking of you, the kids, John's mom and sister and all of your family. Our hearts ache for your loss. John was an amazing dad who was so clearly dedicated to being a part of his children's life in so many ways. We will all miss him and the inspiration and love he put out into the planet. Audrey, Guillermo, Lena, Martin Cengotitabengoa

October 23, 2012

Rhoda Steinberg

Judie, You are in my heart and my prayers at this sad, sad time. My deepest condolences to you and your precious family.

October 23, 2012

Dear Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. Karen, DA Office, New Rochelle Branch.

October 23, 2012

Dear Judie and family,
I know there's nothing anyone can say to make this time any easier. But John will be remembered by all as a wonderful, kind and fun person and he was clearly a fantastic dad. You are all in my thoughts. With love, Debbie Charles Chisholm

October 23, 2012

Pamela Ashford

Dear Judie and Family. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy at a time like this! You are constantly on my mind and in my prayers!

October 22, 2012

Minnie Flanagan

Dear Judie, kids and all of John's family, Such loss we all feel, such gratitude we have for the good fortune of knowing and working with John. His loving spirit, his patience, his warmth, John is sorely missed. We hold you all in our hearts.

October 22, 2012

Aronda Franklin

John was a great guy and supervisor. My deepest sympathy to John's family. it is difficult coming to work without him there. There are so many memories. So many reminders. My prayers are with all the family especially his children who everyone knows he was completely devoted to. He spoke of them everyday. God bless you all.

October 22, 2012

Karen Simmons

Dearest Judie, My heart breaks for you and your wonderful little family. My thoughts and prays are with you always.

October 22, 2012

Christine Staggers

Dear Judy & Family
With our deepest condolences on your great loss. May god watch over you in this time of great sorrow and always. You are forever in my families prayers

October 22, 2012

Pauline Haynes

Dear Judy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family remain in my thoughts and prayers.

October 22, 2012

Pauline Haynes

Dear Judy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You and my family remain in my thoughts and prayers. Pauline Haynes

October 22, 2012

Juel Hodge

Dear Judie & family, words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. John was a wonderful person, husband and father. His kindness and gentleness will always be remembered. My God be with you during this time and comfort and care for you and your children. Love, Juel

October 22, 2012

Tim Cronin

On John's last day,he spent extra time after a very long meeting talking with a caseworker from Mt. Vernon about a very difficult case she was working on. She called, when she heard the news on Friday and said, " In only a few minutes, he made me feel like I knew him all of my life. I feel priveleged to have met him." I think we all share that sentiment.
"Safe trip Johnny, to your landing spot on the clouds. It is to us left behind to do your legacy proud."

October 22, 2012

Guilda Tavarez

Judy, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. John, was an amazing person...always kept a smile on his face. I had the pleasure of working with him. He was always so positive! Again, I'm so sorry.....you and and your family are in my prayers...Love always,

October 21, 2012

Pam Fuehrer

Judie, every time I saw John he helped me to slow down. I would be running somewhere and yet when I stopped to talk with him, I came immediately to the Now. Last I saw him I thought to myself, "How does he do that?" Such a special man. I'm so sorry for your loss.

October 21, 2012

Shari Clemens

There are no words that can adequately convey my sorrow after hearing of John's passing. He was truly a special guy, one who was loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know him. I know how much he loved his wife and children; his love was evident every time he spoke of them. While John was taken far too early, I believe that you will see him again. Although it may seem like an eternity to you, to John, it will merely be the blink of an eye. After we lost my brother, my mom has said that grief is like the tide, it ebbs and flows, and while it does not get easier, you get better at handling it. Judie, you, the children and all of John's family are, and will remain, in my prayers each day.

October 21, 2012

Hanna Coleman

I am so sorry that you are faced with such sadness and loss. My prayers are with you and your family that you may feel God's comfort surround you and that the memories of John sustain you in all times ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Hanna

October 21, 2012

Dear Judie and family, I cannot find the words to say how sorry I am. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Pat

October 21, 2012

Susan Oderifero

Judie, John, Alexande, Edward and Danielle, I am so sorry for your great loss. I did not know John personally but have know Judie for several years. When she spoke of your dad it was with such love and devotion. Words cannot express my deepest sympathy. I lost my son less than 2 years ago and I know that they are in a better place. You must have faith that God always has a reason for taking away the person we love the most. Always know that your husband and your dad is always looking down at you and will be with you forever. My love and prayers are always with you. Susan Oderifero Valhalla, New York

October 20, 2012

Lynda Getlan

Dear Eforo Family,
You had the greatest man on this earth.
His love and care moved everyone he meet.
I will miss him so-Lynda Getlan

October 20, 2012

Elva Sarmiento

Querida Judie y familia, siento mucho la muerte de John, estoy segura que él está ahora gozando en la presencia del Señor, siempre lo recordaré sonriente y alegre, como cuando nos reunimos en casa de los Hereña o en casa de Dadin, mi hijo, recibe un cariñoso abrazo Judie.
Elva Sarmiento.(Lima, Perú)

October 20, 2012

Carol Schaeffer

Dear Eforo Family,
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you. John Eforo was a special man. His kindness and gentleness will live on as an inspiration to all he touched. I am grateful for having known him.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Carol Schaeffer

October 20, 2012

Dear Judie and Family, Words cannot express how profoundly sorry we are for your loss. We will always remember John as a very special, kind, funny, and loving husband, father, and friend. May memories comfort you at this time. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Sandra and George Alexandrou and Family

October 20, 2012

Heide Mason

Judie and Children, Judie you know that all of us who knew and worked with John respected and adored him. Children, your father was loved and cherished by all who had the honor of knowing him. We know what a great husband and Dad he was. He loved your Mom, bragged about his children and was always proud of you. He will be truly and deeply mourned by his friends and colleagues. With deepest sympathy, Your friends at the Special Prosecutions Division of the District Attorney's Office.

October 20, 2012

Eileen Conklin

Dear Judie and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this terrible time.

With deepest sympathy,

Eileen

October 20, 2012

Tina Gerraughty

Dear Judie and family,

I didn't have the pleasure of knowing you and your husband personally, but had the pleasure of having Alex in my Sunday school class and now this year Edward and Danielle. There are no words I could ever possibly express to ease your sorrow. Your husband was a wonderful dad, as Alex was so proud to tell during class. I pray for you all to help you during this very difficult time. John is at peace and even though he's not here he's very near to you all, especially the children.

This poem has helped my family through the years and I hope it can ease your sorrow.

Miss Me – But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free.

Miss me a little – but not too long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me – but let me go.

For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the Master's plan,
A step on the road to home.

When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me – but let me go.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Tina, John, Gillian & Connor Gerraughty

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