John J. Bova, 81, of Ringtown,  passed away Sunday, May 12th, 2019 while a guest at Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah Heights.

John was born in Shenandoah, on October 13, 1937, a son of the late Rose (Damato) and Peter  Bova.

After high school, John served in the U.S. Army.

He rwas a etired Shipping Manager for the former Tyco Plastics , which was formerly the Yankee Plastics Plant in Ringtown.,After retirement, he drove school bus for Zimmerman Busing in Ringtown.

John attended the  former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Shenandoah.

He loved attending corvette shows, and had several corvettes during his lifetime.  He also enjoyed fishing and oil painting.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Matski) Bova, on March 26 , 2018; a son, John and by siblings Anthony, Harry and Rose.

He is survived by  his daughter Rose  Marie Stravinsky, and  by 2 grandchildren, Dalton Stravinsky and Shaunna Demetrius.

Private funeral services will be accorded to John's wishes.