John retired from Verizon after nearly 38 years of service, starting in the mail room and working up to management. John was passionate about teaching others, whether it was during his years at the telephone company or simply demonstrating how to tie a fishing line knot to his son-in- law, Josh. He formed many long-lasting friendships through work and his hobbies. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved bowhunting, fishing, boating, golf, and bowling. He cherished spending time with his grandchildren, Brielle and Brooks, his pride and joy. John also treasured spending each day with his dog, Riley, his loyal sidekick. Cape Cod, MA was his “happy place” where he enjoyed spending time with his family on vacations for over 40 years. He is predeceased by his mother, Marilyn Bolles Rushford; father, John G. Chomyszak; uncles, Donald Chomyszak and Fran Bolles; his brothers, F. Brent Chomyszak and Jeffrey Chomyszak and brother-in-law, Eugene DeRycke. He leaves behind his wife of 39 years, Loretta (DeRycke) Chomyszak; his daughters, Amanda Chomyszak and Callie (Joshua) Paine; along with his grandchildren, Brielle and Brooks, who affectionally called him “Papa”. John is also survived by his sisters, Pamela Chomyszak and Patricia Buckley; his brother, Andrew Rushford; sister-in-law, Tanya Chomyszak; cousins, Donna (Brendan) Gilroy and Stephen (Nancy) Chomyszak; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Earleen DeRycke; sister-in-law Colleen (Edward) Smith; brother-in-law, Vincent (Roseann) DeRycke; two aunts, Linda Chomyszak and Mary Jane Bolles; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11 a.m. in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 3494 State Route 31, Baldwinsville, NY 13027. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow at Pine Plains Cemetery, Clay, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society or Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Please sign the funeral home on-line guest book for John to express your condolences to his family.