John R. Farese

John R. Farese, 73, Mooresville, died peacefully at home July 3, 2013. Mr. Farese was born June 2, 1940, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to the late Albert and Mary (LaPointe) Farese.

He was a graduate of Lynn (Massachusetts) English High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force. John worked most recently as a security guard at Covance, where he made many lasting friendships. He enjoyed writing and was known for his beautiful poetry. In addition to a loving family, John leaves behind his loving canine companions, Oscar and Max. A proud family man, Mr. Farese especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Sharon (Hembree) Farese; siblings, Anthony Farese, Dolores Ausiello, Elizabeth Richard, Albert Farese, and Gerald Farese; stepson, Tim Rice; grandson, Aaron Hufferd.

Survivors include his sons, John Farese, Jr. of Louisville, Kentucky, Jerry Farese of Pompano Beach, Florida; daughter, Debbie Hufferd of Plainfield, Indiana; siblings, Sandra Farese of Lynn, Massachusetts, Janice Bourque and her husband Roland of Conway, South Carolina, and Jane Reagan-Crook of Conway, South Carolina; grandchildren, Lindsay, Erika, and Jarrett Hufferd; Jim and Saige Farese; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will begin at 6 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2013, in the Carlisle - Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 3 p.m. Cremation will follow the service in the Morgan County Crematory. Private inurnment will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Loving Bri Fund c/o The Community Foundation of Morgan County, 56 N. Main St., Martinsville, IN 46151. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.